Très Parisien, 1923, No 5: 9.- SANS-SOUCI. 1. Tailleur de jersey... 1923

Editor: This print, titled "Très Parisien, 1923, No 5: 9. SANS-SOUCI..." uses mixed media, including ink and watercolour. It immediately brings to mind the roaring twenties and the evolution of the flapper. How does its context influence your interpretation? Curator: What strikes me is how this piece functions as a document of cultural aspirations. Consider the title "Très Parisien" – very Parisian. This isn’t just an image of clothing; it’s an advertisement, essentially crafting a vision of Parisian chic for a consuming public. How do you see the role of commercial imagery impacting art at the time? Editor: That's a great point, framing it as advertisement. I guess I hadn't considered the overt consumerism! Curator: Absolutely. The print isn't merely decorative. The materials are from Julien Giguet in Lyon. Think about the distribution networks, the rise of department stores, and fashion magazines—all shaping the cultural landscape. The art nouveau influences soften into more angular forms reflecting shifts happening socially. The public's engagement was definitely being molded by emerging markets, and it's an incredibly important detail that situates this imagery within its time. Editor: So the print shows not just *what* they wore, but what the art world was *selling* them. That shifts how I see its value as a historical artifact, reflecting socioeconomic forces, not just aesthetic trends. I wonder if the museum audience now perceives it as fashion or if we now see the underlying narrative more clearly? Curator: Precisely! What started as fashion becomes commentary as culture progresses. Editor: Fascinating!