Fashion drawings, hand-colored

Fashion drawings

In the Art Deco era, a popular artistic style in the 1920s and 1930s, there were various fashion styles and trends. However, fashion in Art Deco was characterized by a focus on elegance, luxury, and glamour. Clothing and accessories were often opulent and intricately embellished, with an emphasis on geometric shapes and clean lines like this hand-coloured Fashion drawings.

For women, flowing asymmetrical dresses and gowns were very popular, often adorned with pearls and sequins. Fringes and feathers were also commonly used to create movement and texture. The dresses were usually knee-length or slightly longer, emphasizing the woman’s slender silhouette.

For men, suits in subdued colors such as gray, black, or brown were popular, often with a vest and tie. The suits often had slim pants and short jackets, accentuating the masculine figure. The mustache was also a popular accessory for men during this time.

Overall, fashion in Art Deco was characterized by an elegant and luxurious style that emphasized intricate embellishments and clean lines while highlighting the woman’s slender silhouette and the masculine figure of men.

Art Deco at RSA Wiesbaden

You can find more Art Deco cabinets, Art Deco chests of drawers and Art Deco lamps in my shop in Wiesbaden. Regine Schmitz-Avila – your specialist for French Art Deco furniture and art objects from around 1930.