Très Parisien, 1926, No. 1, Pl. 17: Créations Jean PATOU - MOUSSE 1926

"Très Parisien, 1926" by G-P. Joumard is a pochoir print that captures the elegance of Parisian fashion. The composition is defined by its verticality, emphasizing the slender figures of the two women modeling dresses by Jean Patou. The visual interplay between line, color, and texture creates a sophisticated yet simple aesthetic. The dresses, rendered in shades of green, utilize hatching to suggest depth and movement, while the flat, muted background focuses attention on the garments' design. These stylistic choices reflect the broader artistic and philosophical concerns of the Art Deco movement, which sought to merge functionality with aesthetic appeal. Note how the geometric and organic lines coexist, mirroring the era's desire to reconcile the machine age with the natural world. It invites us to consider how fashion itself functions as a semiotic system, communicating ideas about modernity, gender, and social status.