La Mode 1831
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"La Mode," a fashion plate by Jean-Denis Nargeot, depicts two women in elegant 1830s attire. The woman in the pink dress showcases the wide, puffed sleeves and flowing skirt style popular during this era, while the woman in the striped gown demonstrates the trend of bold patterns and contrasting colors. The detailed illustrations, including the women's elaborate hats, serve as a valuable record of fashion trends in early 19th-century France. The artwork captures a moment in history where fashion was a visual language, conveying social status and personal style.
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On launching his society magazine La Mode (1829- 1955), the publisher Girardin criticized other fashion magazines for their ‘stiff, mechanical mannequins’. He wanted pictures that were more modern and animated. In illustrator Paul Gavarni, who had a reputation as the best-dressed man in Paris, he found just the right man to put a fresh spin on the fashion plate and to make the stiff ‘mannequins’ come to life.
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