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Posters & frames
Every cold poster is made to order and printed in the USA on heavyweight matte paper · rich, true-to-cover color with no glare or cheap gloss.
Choose it unframed (it ships rolled in a rigid tube, ready for any standard off-the-shelf frame) or framed. Framed orders arrive with your print already mounted behind a shatterproof front and hanging hardware included · ready to hang out of the box.
Four sizes, all in inches so they fit standard US frames: 11×14, 16×20, 18×24 and 24×36.
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Every cold poster is made to order and printed in the USA on heavyweight matte paper · rich, true-to-cover color with no glare or cheap gloss.
Choose it unframed (it ships rolled in a rigid tube, ready for any standard off-the-shelf frame) or framed. Framed orders arrive with your print already mounted behind a shatterproof front and hanging hardware included · ready to hang out of the box.
Four sizes, all in inches so they fit standard US frames: 11×14, 16×20, 18×24 and 24×36.
Posters you'll actually want on your wall.
- Made to order & printed in the USA
- Heavyweight matte paper, true-to-cover color
- Tracked delivery on every order
- Framed or unframed, four inch sizes
- Original designs · not mass-printed stock
What are the shipping costs?
Shipping is a small flat fee (from $4.90) and becomes FREE once your order reaches the free-shipping threshold ($39). The exact cost is always shown in your cart before you pay.
When will my order ship?
Every poster is made to order and printed in the USA, then shipped fast · usually within a few business days. You'll get a tracking link in your shipping confirmation so you can follow it to your door.
Returns & damage
Not happy? You have 14 days to return it. Arrived damaged in transit? Send us a photo and we'll reprint and reship it free · no return needed.
Questions?
Anything not covered here, just reach us at [email protected].
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How to hang & care for it
1 · Unbox & unroll
Lay the print flat for a few hours so it relaxes before you hang or frame it.
2 · Hang it
Framed prints arrive with hanging hardware ready to go. For unframed prints use a standard frame, clips or magnetic rails.
3 · Care
Keep it out of direct sunlight and dust the surface gently with a dry, soft cloth.
The short answer
What is the Smoking Yves Saint Laurent poster?
The Smoking Yves Saint Laurent poster is a fashion illustration by René Gruau, the French illustrator known for his work with Christian Dior and other couture houses. It shows a blonde woman in a black tuxedo suit with a pink flower on the lapel and pink gloves, standing with one hand on her hip and a cigarette in her mouth. The image is drawn in loose ink and watercolor on cream paper, with the title printed in italic serif text at the top left. It evokes the sharp, androgynous tailoring associated with Yves Saint Laurent.
Printed on heavyweight matte paper in the USA, available in 11x14, 16x20, 18x24 and 24x36 inches, unframed or in a black or white frame.
- Subject
- Smoking Yves Saint Laurent
- Illustrator
- René Gruau
- Style
- Ink and watercolor fashion illustration
- Palette
- Black, cream, pink and yellow
- Look
- Black tuxedo suit with pink accents
The story behind the cover
Why this illustration still draws fans
Fashion illustration has always carried a sense of attitude, and René Gruau's drawings are among the most recognized of the postwar era. His quick, confident lines made clothes look like a mood rather than a product, which is why his images still circulate among designers, students and collectors.
This piece pairs a tailored black suit with soft pink gloves and a flower on the lapel, a contrast that feels both severe and playful. On a wall it reads as a calm, stylish statement, a single figure with a cigarette and a bold stance against an open cream background.
Why this René Gruau Smoking Yves Saint Laurent print stands out
Why this print works on your wall
The black suit and pink accents stand out clearly against the pale paper, so the poster reads well from across a room. It suits a bedroom, hallway or studio where a fashion piece can carry the space without a busy layout.
- ✓Heavyweight matte paper with a soft, gallery feel
- ✓Printed to order in the USA in four inch sizes
- ✓Unframed or in a black or white frame
René Gruau Smoking Yves Saint Laurent poster, FAQ
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In short
The Smoking Yves Saint Laurent poster is a loose ink and watercolor fashion illustration by René Gruau, showing a blonde woman in a black tuxedo with pink accents. It is printed to order in the USA on matte paper.
- Fashion illustration in black, cream and pink
- Sizes from 11x14 to 24x36 inches
- Unframed, black or white frame options
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All posters follow the ISO A series, so they fit any standard off-the-shelf frame. Printed edge to edge, with no white border.
| Size | Centimetres | Inches (US) | Millimetres (UK/AU) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11×14 in | 21 × 29.7 cm | 8.3 × 11.7" | 210 × 297 mm |
| 16×20 in | 29.7 × 42 cm | 11.7 × 16.5" | 297 × 420 mm |
| 18×24 in | 42 × 59.4 cm | 16.5 × 23.4" | 420 × 594 mm |
| 24×36 in | 59.4 × 84.1 cm | 23.4 × 33.1" | 594 × 841 mm |
How each size reads on a wall
A2 and A1 work best above a sofa or a bed.
About our frames
Unframed
Ships rolled in a rigid tube, ready for any standard off-the-shelf frame.
Black, aluminium
Anodised aluminium profile with a plexiglass front. Light, impact-resistant and it will not warp or yellow over the years.
Chrome, aluminium
Same aluminium build in a polished chrome finish, with plexiglass glazing for lightness and longevity.
Every frame ships assembled with the print already mounted, plus hanging hardware.