Velvet Suit
1912
Fernand Siméon captures the epitome of 1912 Parisian chic in this fashion illustration titled 'Tailleur de Velours' (Velvet Suit). The central figure, draped in a luxurious, patterned coat and sporting a dramatic hat, holds a long cigarette holder with an air of casual elegance—a subtle nod to the independent 'New Woman' of the era. She stands in a richly furnished room, likely admiring herself in the tall mirror on the right, surrounded by Louis XV style furniture. Siméon was a key contributor to the *Gazette du Bon Ton*, a prestigious magazine that elevated fashion sketches to high art by treating clothing design with the same seriousness as fine painting.
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