Très Parisien, 1923, No 5: 14.- ALCALA. - 1. Une robe du soir... 1923

This fashion plate, Très Parisien, Number 5, made in 1923 by an anonymous artist, feels so contemporary! The artist uses color like it’s going out of style, which of course, it never does. It's all about the pleasure of putting hues together, not worrying too much about blending or shading. Look at the dress on the left with its vertical stripes, how the artist alternates these pinks, purples and blues. I like how those lines aren't perfect. It shows the hand, right? It's like the artist is saying, hey, I'm here making this, letting us peek behind the curtain. The other dress, with it's ornate, decorative pattern reminds me of Gustav Klimt. It feels like they’re chatting across time. Ultimately, both garments radiate a sort of optimistic flair. It’s like fashion captured in a moment, that feels like it could just keep going and going.