Art - Goût - Beauté, Feuillets de l' élégance féminine, Mai 1929, No. 105, 9e Année, p. 23 1929

R. Drivon's "Art - Goût - Beauté, Feuillets de l' élégance féminine, Mai 1929" presents a vision of feminine elegance through fashion design during the late 1920s. This image arrives in the wake of the First World War, a moment when women's roles in society were being renegotiated and reflected in fashion trends, these designs capture the flapper aesthetic with shorter hemlines and looser silhouettes, marking a break from restrictive Victorian norms. Yet, as we consider the image of modernity, it’s vital to note the constraints within. While these styles offered women more freedom of movement, they also came with expectations of youthfulness and slimness, often dictated by a male gaze. What does it mean to be modern? And for whom? The image evokes the cultural tensions of the time, balancing liberation with the persistent influence of traditional expectations. Drivon’s artwork, while celebrating modernity, invites us to reflect on the multifaceted layers of identity and the societal forces that shape them.