1930s - French Fashion Magazine - Vintage Mode Pratique Publication - Evening Gown - Historical Style Guide & Craft Inspiration

This document is a vintage French fashion magazine, 'MODE PRATIQUE,' published on March 21, 1936. It offers a fascinating glimpse into the styles and trends of the 1930s, featuring elegant designs for women and children.

The cover showcases a sophisticated 'ENSEMBLE DU SOIR DE LELONG' (Evening Ensemble by Lelong), reflecting the high fashion of the era. Inside, readers will discover detailed illustrations and patterns for various garments, including 'DEUX JUPES AVEC UN MÊME PATRON' (Two Skirts with the Same Pattern) and 'LES ROBES QU'ON PEUT FAIRE SOI-MEME' (Dresses You Can Make Yourself), providing inspiration for home dressmaking. Beyond clothing, the magazine also covers home decor with embroidery patterns like 'FLEURS D'ORGANDI POUR LES ROBES DU SOIR' (Organdy Flowers for Evening Dresses), recipes, and theatre chronicles. Advertisements for everyday products, from beauty to food like 'CHOCOLAT AU LAIT PULVERISE SOLUBLE 'ELESCA'' (Powdered Soluble Milk Chocolate 'ELESCA'), offer a historical consumer perspective.

All pages are shown in photos, and due to its dimensions, the magazine may be sent folded in half.