Revue de la Mode, Gazette de la Famille, dimanche 25 janvier 1880, 9e année, No. 421: Savons de la Parfumeri (...) 1880

Guido Gonin created this print for the French fashion magazine "Revue de la Mode" in 1880. The print shows two women modeling the latest styles and offers a glimpse into the visual culture of the late 19th century. The image reflects the values and aspirations of the bourgeoisie, focusing on the importance of fashion and social presentation. "Revue de la Mode" promoted a specific vision of femininity, tied to leisure, consumption, and adherence to social norms. France in 1880 was experiencing rapid industrialization, urbanization, and political change. The print normalizes a hierarchy based on class and gender and the emerging consumer culture. The institution of fashion magazines played a crucial role in shaping taste, dictating trends, and reinforcing social distinctions. To understand the cultural meanings embedded in this print, researchers might consult fashion history, social studies of consumer culture, and studies of gender and representation in the 19th century.