GEORGES LEPAPE Vionnet LANVIN Benito POIRET Paris Vogue magazine September 1921

  
A very rare and especially beautiful issue of the French edition of Vogue. Dated 1st September (in French'1er Septembre') 1921. French Vogue began in June 1920 so not only is this is a true antique but a very early edition. Fabulous cover illustration by Georges Lepape.

2 full page plates of a model photographed wearing Lucile designs (see pic). Further on in this magazine there are 3 sketches of Lucile designs which are printed on a separate third page dedicated to Lucile. 2 of the illustrations are shown here. Eyre de Lanux draws designs by Vionnet - seen 2nd photo, 2nd page. On the left is a photo of women wearing Givenchy and illustrated Jean Patou gowns.

Worth and Lanvin full page fashion plate illustrated by Benito. Mrs John Barrymore has her photograph taken by Arnold Gentle - full page. Children in fashion of the day, 2 pages of several photos. Portrait of Lucile by Rehbinder.

Douglas Pollard, Robert McQuinn, Harriet Meserole and Pierre Brissaud drawings throughout. Paul Poiret, Premet, Lanvin & Molyneux art deco designs throughout. The Vanderbilt's house and interiors. The back cover is a stunning advert for Bernard, with artist credited as Charles Guerin - see 3rd photo.

These early issues of Vogue are extremely difficult to find. The cover has a thin strip of marking to the top edge.

Spine has just a small amount of paper loss (1cm to top edge). Remarkably good condition considering this issue is just 7 years shy of 100 years old. This original French version of Vogue also comes from a smoke-free environment. All of our magazines are professionally stored inside acid-free archival and anti-UV plastic sleeves to prevent discoloration. Mailed with an archival sleeve and a board and/or bubblewrap envelope. Many more rare fashion magazines in our shop. We are happy to combine post. We are happy to provide invoice receipts if required. This Paris Vogue also comes from our archive of 75,000 fashion magazines. All of our magazines are professionally stored inside acid-free archival and anti-UV sleeves to protect from discolouration. The item "GEORGES LEPAPE Vionnet LANVIN Benito POIRET Paris Vogue magazine September 1921" is in sale since Saturday, November 17, 2018. This item is in the category "Books\Magazines".magazines" and is located in London. This item can be shipped worldwide.

1. Issue Type: Monthly
2. Country/Region of Manufacture: France
3. Publication Name: VOGUE
4. Country of Manufacture: FRANCE
5. Era/Year: 1920s
6. Type: Magazine
7. Features: Vintage
8. Subject: Fashion
9. Language: French
10. Month: September
11. Year Published: 1921
12. Special Attributes: 1st Edition
13. Year: 1921