Art - Goût - Beauté, Feuillets de l' élégance féminine, Mars 1929, No. 103, 9e Année, p. 14 1929

R. Drivon made this fashion plate in March 1929, number 103 of the 9th year of Feuillets de l'élégance féminine. It's all about Art, Taste, and Beauty! Just imagine Drivon at the drawing board, conjuring these elegant figures with deft strokes and a keen eye for the latest trends. There's a lightness to the lines, almost airy, as if the figures might float right off the page. The color palette—soft browns, creams, and grays—speaks of understated sophistication, punctuated by the occasional splash of red. I wonder, was Drivon thinking about the changing role of women in society? Maybe! The clothing seems to hint at freedom and movement, a departure from more restrictive styles of the past. I imagine the artist admiring the craftsmanship of fashion designers like Douillet-Doucet, Joseph Paquin, and Jean Patou. There's a conversation happening here between art and fashion, design and culture. Drivon's plate reminds us that creativity is a collaborative effort. Every artist is in dialogue with those who came before, inspiring and influencing one another across time.