B Toneur & co - Le Tailleur Moderne no. 25 - 1933

This is a very rare and almost unfindable unique vintage fashion publication for true enthusiasts from the Art Deco period. The unique fashion style is perfectly depicted in this 1933 work, rendered in very beautiful pastel-like colors. On the left pages are stylized drawings with details of the garments, while on the right pages, the full-page colored images are displayed and finished.

Vintage edition of 'Le Tailleur Moderne,' a quarterly publication on pattern design and tailoring, specifically for the summer of 1933. Content: This publication includes fashion designs, illustrations aimed at tailors and couture enthusiasts. The magazine played a role in introducing the 'modern' cut of that time, characterized by more structured shoulders and defined waists in women's clothing.


Fashion and Style (Summer 1933)
Fashion in 1933 was characterized by a shift towards a more structured and feminine silhouette, moving away from the looser style of the twenties.
Silhouette: The emphasis was strongly on broad, sometimes puffed shoulders and a narrow, taut waist. Skirts fell to mid-calf and often flared out widely.
Evening wear: Evening dresses were slim-cut, with fitted waists and V-shaped shoulders, often decorated with prominent shoulder flounces, capes, or boleros to emphasize the width of the shoulders.
Materials and colors: suits were often made from rougher, durable wool (partly due to the Great Depression), in neutral colors such as gray, brown, and light blue.
"The Modern Tailor": As 'the modern tailor,' this feature introduces the latest cuts and designs for these structured suits and dresses.
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This is a very rare and almost unfindable unique vintage fashion publication for true enthusiasts from the Art Deco period. The unique fashion style is perfectly depicted in this 1933 work with very beautiful pastel-like colors. On the left pages are stylized drawings with details of the clothing items, while on the right pages, the images are displayed in full-page color and finished with coloring.

Vintage edition of 'Le Tailleur Moderne', a quarterly publication on pattern design and tailoring, specifically for the summer of 1933. Content: This publication includes fashion designs, illustrations aimed at dressmakers and couture enthusiasts. The magazine played a role in introducing the 'modern' cut of that time, characterized by more structured shoulders and defined waists in women's clothing.


Fashion and Style (Summer 1933)
Fashion in 1933 was characterized by a shift towards a more structured and feminine silhouette, moving away from the looser style of the 1920s.
Silhouette: The emphasis was strongly on broad, sometimes puffed shoulders and a narrow, cinched waist. Skirts fell to mid-calf and were often flared.
Evening wear: Evening dresses were slim-cut, with close-fitting waists and V-shaped shoulders, often decorated with prominent shoulder flounces, capes, or boleros to emphasize the width of the shoulders.
Materials and colors: suits were often made from coarser, durable wool (partly due to the Great Depression), in neutral colors such as gray, brown, and light blue.
"The Modern Tailor": As 'the modern tailor,' this edition introduces the latest cuts and designs for these structured suits and dresses.
These publications have become collectible items and are sold for their historical fashion illustrations and as a source of inspiration for vintage clothing.


Languages: French, German, and English. 90 years later, we can read any publication in any language using Google Translate. If you take a photo of it, the translation simply appears on your screen.

The photos were taken with artificial light, without flash. Hand-held, which means some images may be slightly blurred due to the short exposure time. The spine has minor damage at the top and bottom. Small imperfections may be present. The pages are carefully supported and gently opened to less than a 90-degree angle to avoid damaging the work. To ensure I wouldn't open the bound work too much during photography, I used a kind of tension screw (placed at the top and bottom edges next to the two tacks) to prevent this. (See attached photos of the method). I succeeded in doing so without leaving marks. The binding is still securely intact. The images are printed on thicker matte paper.

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Weight of the lot: 463 grams or 0.463 kg.


This valuable item is packed with the utmost care and protection so that your package arrives undamaged.