Art - Goût - Beauté, Feuillets de l' élégance féminine, Novembre 1931, No. 135, 12e Année, p. 15 1931

This is a photograph by Henrika Philipp from a 1931 issue of the French fashion magazine, Art-Goût-Beauté. It’s printed on paper, a mass-produced medium that democratized images of style and taste. The photo showcases two tailored suits, embodying the sleek, modern silhouette popular in the early 1930s. Note the careful arrangement of fabric, designed to catch the light and create movement. The process of designing and producing such garments involved skilled labor, from pattern-making and cutting to sewing and finishing. Magazines like Art-Goût-Beauté played a crucial role in shaping consumer desires and promoting the fashion industry. They connected Parisian haute couture with a wider audience, fostering a culture of aspiration and consumption. The image is carefully staged to create the allure of luxury, but ultimately relies on the industrialized system of printing and distribution. Understanding the making and dissemination of images like this one helps us appreciate the complex relationship between art, commerce, and social identity in the modern world.