Très Parisien, 1923, No 1: Tissus et Rubans de A. PREVOST.... 1923

Editor: So, here we have "Très Parisien, 1923, No 1: Tissus et Rubans de A. PREVOST...", a poster from 1923 now held at the Rijksmuseum. The work uses delicate watercolours and flat colour design, and it's making me think of an Art Nouveau fashion plate with this elegant figure in lilac. The whole piece seems very light and airy, yet grounded in the decorative arts tradition. What stands out to you about this artwork? Curator: What I find so dreamy about this piece is how it seems to breathe Parisian chic right into the room. Can't you just smell the perfume? It is decorative art at its most whimsical; a snapshot of a very specific moment in fashion, obsessed with the ideal, stylised female form. Consider the emphasis on line and form - almost abstracted - to depict this “Orchidée” gown. Does it feel modern or does it conjure memories of other artists who toyed with these stylized forms? Editor: It does remind me a bit of some early 20th century design, but in a flatter, more graphic way. Not as three-dimensional. The title mentions ribbons and fabrics; does that inform how you read it? Curator: Absolutely! The poster, in essence, *is* selling a fantasy woven from fabric and ribbon, right? This figure, holding the golden bouquet and adorned with trailing ribbons, embodies luxury. Notice how the watercolour illustration captures texture and movement despite the poster medium - it's inviting us into the atelier, no? I like how this work shows it understands what makes a fashion *work*. How does the garment feel? Editor: Now that you mention the atelier, I definitely get a sense of insider fashion knowledge! It almost feels like a secret glimpse into a world of taste and refinement. It has also encouraged me to investigate beyond face value and appreciate both artistic creativity and subtle marketing strategy it embodies! Curator: Precisely! This isn't merely a portrait, is it? It's a mood, a desire, packaged with pastel perfection. Fashion, culture, art and aspiration!