Journal des Dames et des Modes, No. 65 (10 March 1914)

65th issue of the "Journal des dames et des modes", published on March 10, 1914. This issue forms part of the second half of a collection of 36 volumes of the Journal des dames et des modes (June 1, 1913 - May 20, 1914, numbers 37-72), and contains 2 unnumbered leaves of advertisements, 8 pages of text (numbered (57)-64), and two plates (numbered 147 and 148), illustrated by Marie-Madeleine Franc-Nohain and Etienne Drian. The texts in this issue reveal the death of "fantastic" glove designs, which have returned to the traditional, simple neutral tones, such as white and champagne. Fur scarves, on their part, have been replaced by short feather boas, while hat fashions have turned to a mix of previous styles, made with satin or black velvet. Spring fashions have resulted in skirts that resemble trousers or wide skirts for walking, and jackets bordered with geese feathers.

The "Journal des dames et des modes" was published in Paris by Vaugirard between June 1, 1912 and August 1, 1914. Inspired on an earlier journal of the same title (also known as "La Mésangère", which disappeared in 1839), the "Journal des dames et des modes" appealed to "the curious", lovers of rare editions, who valued fashion journals featuring limited editions with carefully executed fashion illustrations that could be equated to works of art. Each issue of the journal was made up of several texts, including poems, commentaries, and narrations of life in Paris, and hand-colored engravings or pochoir prints, executed in vivid colors and drawn by the leading artists of the day, including George Barbier, Antoine Vallée, Léon Bakst, and Umberto Brunelleschi. The combination of writings and illustrations was meant to be a reflection of the cultural atmosphere in Paris at the time, showcasing the best of intellectual, artistic and fashion creations.