Toujours Chic, Toilettes de Soirées, Hiver 1921-1922: Favorite 1921 - 1922

G-P. Joumard made "Toujours Chic, Toilettes de Soirées, Hiver 1921-1922: Favorite" with ink and paint. I love the way Joumard uses line here, so crisp and controlled. It's like a fashion plate sprung to life! The dress itself is this dreamy, almost Grecian drape of white fabric, punctuated by these bold red circles – they're like little explosions of energy. The whole thing is so flat, like a paper doll, but the details, those little red shoes peeking out, give it a real sense of depth. Look at the way the red dots almost seem to float away from the dress, like a string of thought bubbles. It's this perfect balance of restraint and exuberance. It reminds me a little bit of Erté, but with a slightly more rebellious edge. Fashion illustration like this reminds us that art and life are always in conversation.