Gazette du Bon Ton. Art – Modes & Frivolités: Evening Attire 1921
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"La Voie Lactée" (The Milky Way) is a fashion illustration from the 1921 edition of the French fashion magazine *Gazette du Bon Ton*. The illustration, by French artist George Barbier, depicts a woman in an elegant evening dress and a cloak designed by the fashion house Worth. The illustration showcases the Art Deco style prevalent in the early 20th century, evident in its geometric shapes and bold lines, particularly in the figure of the woman. The intricate details of the fashion and the dramatic use of color and light create a striking and captivating image.
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If the price of the Gazette du Bon Ton was steep, that of the clothes pictured was exorbitant. Evening attire was especially luxurious, consisting chiefly of silk garments decorated with gold and silver thread or expensive fur. Naturally, clothes like these called for costly accessories, which a true lady wore sparingly. An outfit had to work as a whole: all of the details, from headbands to high-heeled shoes, had to fit together. And that, in turn, required money, time, care and, most importantly, bon ton (good taste).
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