Art - Goût - Beauté, Feuillets de l' élégance féminine, Novembre 1928, No. 99, 9e Année, p. 16 1928

This lithograph, printed in 1928, presents a series of drawings from an edition of "Art - Goût - Beauté, Feuillets de l' élégance féminine". Lithography allowed for the relatively quick reproduction of images. Here, thin lines and delicate shading describe the height of Parisian fashion, with fur-lined coats, drop-waist dresses, and cloche hats. The image speaks to the industrialization of fashion in the early 20th century. The depicted clothing was often machine-made, and the fur acquired through organized trapping, reflecting the labor and resource extraction inherent in the industry. Yet, the lithograph itself presents a vision of exclusivity. These "snapshots" helped to promote the latest styles to a consumer base keen to embrace modernity. By considering both the materials depicted and the means of production that led to this image, we can better understand the complex relationship between art, fashion, and consumer culture in the 1920s.