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Contrary to what this title might indicate, this is not a sponsored post. But if Vogue's 20th anniversary were a series of advertisements, it seems appropriate that they were something with the refinement and sophistication of vintage features like these, which pay homage to the emblematic René Gruau (1909-2004).

The Italian illustrator forever changed the way fashion is communicated, when he put his sketches at the service of big fashion houses and magazines, in the 40s and 50s, who couldn’t get enough of his sketches to “sell” the trending design, namely the Haute Couture silhouettes. Today, it is “our very own” Nuno da Costa who colors the tribute in his own signature lines, writing in this story, entitled Gru-Oh! The Art of Fashion, a message that is bigger than just a wink to master Gruau: art is not only in museums, it is also on the pages of magazines. In fact, the magazines themselves are a work of art. Framing is optional. Creative direction by Jason Duzansky. Illustrations by Nuno da Costa.

Translated from the original on The 20th anniversary issue, published november 2022.Full story and credits in the print version.