Les élégances Parisiennes : publication officielle des Industries francaises de la mode
1916–17
Dimensions
volumes : illustrations, plates (some color) ; Height: 16 9/16 in. (42 cm)
Department
The Libraries
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Accession Number
233.4 El2 Q 1916-1917:7-12
Art Historical Context
**Les Élégances Parisiennes: Snapshot of Wartime Couture** Published by the renowned French house Hachette between 1916 and 7, *Les Élégances Paris: Publication Officielle des Industries Françaises de la Mode* is lavish multi-volume work celebrating Paris as the world's fashion capital amid World War I. Standing at 16 9/16 inches, these books feature an array of illustrations and plates—some vividly colored—showcasing the latest designs from leading French fashion houses. Produced during a time when the war disrupted daily life, this official publication served as a morale booster and promoti...