Art - Goût - Beauté, Feuillets de l' élégance féminine, Mai 1929, No. 105, 9e Année, p. 13 1929

This fashion plate, printed in May 1929 in Paris, presents a vision of feminine elegance with understated flair. The image is suffused with a light, almost pastel palette; soft creams, pale blues, and muted oranges create a sense of airy sophistication. Look at the dress on the left with the jacket - the marks that create this piece aren't laboured over, the aim is to create something that feels spontaneous and ephemeral. The overlayed grid that constitutes the central dress is a particularly nice moment in the composition, like a gesture hovering between precision and whimsy. The texture is smooth and refined, likely achieved through a printing technique that minimizes any visible grain or tactile quality. There's a clear interest in presenting the clothing as objects of desire, of course, but the artist also captures the essence of a moment in time, a fleeting glimpse into the world of Parisian fashion and culture. This plate isn’t too dissimilar to the work of Erté, particularly his illustrations for *Harper's Bazaar*, who shared a similar interest in Art Deco aesthetics and capturing the spirit of the Jazz Age. It presents us with an ongoing dialogue about beauty, style, and the ephemeral nature of fashion.