Très Parisien, 1925, No. 6, pl. 19: Créations ANNA. -FRAICHEUR 1925

This pochoir print, Très Parisien, 1925, by G-P. Joumard, depicts two women modeling the latest fashions. The woman on the left wears a dress patterned with a circular motif, a design element that echoes ancient solar symbols. Consider the sun—a potent symbol of life, energy, and renewal across cultures. From the Egyptian sun god Ra to the Greek Helios, the sun has been revered as a life-giver. This circular motif, reminiscent of the sun, adorns her dress, hinting at vitality and modernity. However, the stylized, repetitive nature of the motif transforms this ancient symbol into a decorative element, reflecting the Art Deco aesthetic. The motif's evolution from a sacred emblem to a fashionable design reveals the cyclical journey of symbols. What was once a powerful religious icon now graces the attire of Parisian women, embodying the spirit of a new, liberated era. As such, it serves as a potent, if subconscious, link to our collective past.