Toujours Chic, Toilettes de Soirées, Hiver 1921-1922: Mina 1921 - 1922

This is a fashion plate, Toujours Chic, Toilettes de Soirées, Hiver 1921-1922: Mina, by G-P. Joumard. The figure presents a striking composition of geometric forms and contrasting textures. The dress, with its interplay of black velvet and Java tango taffeta panels, creates a visual rhythm. Note how Joumard plays with transparency, especially in the tulle collar, challenging our perception of depth. The dress destabilizes conventional notions of beauty by imposing a structured and stylized aesthetic. This challenges fixed ideas around femininity, introducing new ways of thinking about the body as a site of modernity and change. The strong verticals and horizontals emphasize structure, while the contrasting textures add depth and complexity. Consider how the interplay of these elements functions aesthetically and as part of a larger cultural discourse, reflecting the changing values and perceptions of the era.