Très Parisien, 1923, No 5: 1. - EXCURSION. - 1. Jupe plissée... 1923

This fashion plate, titled *Très Parisien*, was printed in 1923. It reflects a pivotal moment when fashion became a symbol of modernity and female emancipation. Here, we see two women embodying the “garçonne” look, popular after the First World War. The woman on the left, adorned in a geometric jacket and long skirt, gazes into a mirror, perhaps contemplating her own image and how she presents herself to the world. On the right, a companion is dressed in sunny yellows and whites, and appears as an equal, rather than a servant. In the illustration caption, the fabrics for the garments are noted to be provided by A. Prevost et Cie. of Lyon. Fashion illustrations like this one capture a society in transition, where traditional gender roles are being questioned and women are actively shaping their own identities. This print encapsulates the feeling of hope and renewal that defined the post-war era, and the pursuit of a modern feminine ideal.