Gazette du Bon Ton, 1914 - No. 1: Chez MERCIER Frères / Tapissiers - Décorateurs 1914

This illustration by Paul Méras is a fashion plate from the first issue of _Gazette du Bon Ton_, a French fashion magazine, published in 1914. The magazine was known for its elegant and refined illustrations, often featuring stylish women in fashionable interiors. The image depicts a woman in a blue polka dot dress standing in a room with a black and white checkered floor, wearing a black sash around her waist and holding a white feather. The illustration, _Chez MERCIER Frères_, highlights the Parisian furniture maker and interior designer, Mercier Frères. This fashion plate exemplifies the magazine's focus on Parisian fashion and lifestyle, a theme that continued throughout its publication.