Description and Details
This antique Paris Fashions magazine is a genuine Belle Époque fashion reference from the early twentieth century. Paris Fashions was published as the English translated companion to the celebrated French magazine La Nouvelle Mode, giving international readers access to Parisian couture, dressmaking culture, and textile trends when French fashion was shaping wardrobes across Europe and beyond. For collectors and designers, these issues are primary sources packed with period style cues.
A defining feature of Paris Fashions is its bilingual structure. In this edition, the first four pages are translated into English, providing an accessible entry for English speaking readers. After that, the magazine continues as the complete French issue in full, preserving the authentic French publishing layout and illustration style. This makes it ideal for study, reference libraries, or display.
The issue is dated 25 January and marked Volume IX, No. 212 on the front cover. The interior French version carries the same date and is labelled Neuvième année, No. 4 (Ninth year, No. 4), giving clear provenance and accurate placement within the series.
Whether you collect antique fashion ephemera, research historic costume, or want original period inspiration for textile and dressmaking projects, this magazine is a scarce and evocative piece of fashion history.
Material Details: Printed paper.
