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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1919
Page
6
Fashion writer Rene Gibbs surveys Paris inspired spring silhouettes for 1919. Straight long corsets, slim gowns, peasant touches, and varied fabrics dominate skirts, wraps, and evening wear while hats hide the eyes with brims and feathers.
An experimental piece details a revolt against contemporary attire led by a narrator named Sarah MarDingall. The story features blue satin pajamas as a symbol, dancing through a surreal scene in a distant city as characters discuss style, propriety, and performance. A legendary pianist figure, Tthel Tooginuka, and the performer Ale are central, with references to past tours and concert imagery fueling the tension between conformity and artistic freedom.
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