Accessories
1914
Francisco Javier Gosé captures the breezy elegance of 1914 Parisian fashion in this delightful illustration titled 'Les Clairs Chapeaux d'Été' (The Light Summer Hats). Five stylized women model an array of extravagant headwear, from wide-brimmed hats adorned with massive feathers to chic, close-fitting cloches decorated with roses and ribbons. Their elongated faces and bold, graphic lines perfectly embody the transition from Art Nouveau to the sleek geometry of Art Deco. Gosé was a master of the fashion plate, and this piece shows exactly why his work was so popular in early 20th-century magazines—it's pure, stylish escapism!