Très Parisien, 1925, No. 11, Pl. 14: Créations JENNY - OEIL DE MOSCOU 1925

Curator: Isn't this fashion plate divine? This watercolor piece by G-P. Joumard, titled "Très Parisien, 1925, No. 11, Pl. 14: Créations JENNY - OEIL DE MOSCOU" practically screams Art Deco. Editor: It's certainly…evocative. A curious mix of demure and flamboyant. The color palette is almost muted, yet the textiles showcased offer an energetic geometric spirit, like jazz on paper. Curator: Joumard has a real talent for capturing the period’s aesthetic. It's more than just drawing clothes; it's presenting aspirations. Observe how the lines mimic the tall silhouettes—exaggerated further with heels!—while also embracing simpler designs like in the dress worn by the woman to the left. Editor: Agreed, the lines are key. They remind me of skyscraper designs of the same era, tall and reaching toward an unknown future. It makes sense the publication carried "Très Parisien" as the leading words in the description, these are peak Parisians on parade. The garment’s textures create a sense of depth that contradicts its flatness. It becomes architectural—almost tactile—rather than merely visual. Curator: Precisely! Look closely at how Joumard renders fabric and fur; a tactile richness appears, which provides insight into 1920's Parisian glamour, now at our fingertips nearly a century later. Do you get a sense of the social attitude portrayed in it too? I imagine flapper dresses making women able to be their most fun. Editor: Yes, absolutely. Despite a lack of overt expressiveness, this visual artifact gives me a feeling that the sitters lived fully, ready to grab any moment, any glance they can share to remember it. The muted tone, if anything, feels like the lull before a jazz song blows up the silence around. Curator: It is, really, a piece filled with clever and unique elements which make one contemplate 1920s trends with glee. Thanks for diving in with me! Editor: My pleasure. Fashion as social semiotics; who could resist?