Joyce Paris 1990

This elegant original poster was created in 1990 for Joyce Paris, the cutting-edge Parisian concept store and magazine that became a symbol of avant-garde fashion culture in the late 20th century. More than just retail, Joyce was a platform for style, performance, and editorial experimentation — a space where design, art, and couture intersected.

The artwork is by Michel Canetti, one of France’s most accomplished fashion illustrators. Known for his sensuous lines and effortlessly chic silhouettes, Canetti distills the essence of high fashion with a bold economy of gesture. Here, his figure — a stylized woman in black, hat pulled low — exudes mystery and poise. Her voluminous skirt, punctuated with painterly golden patterns, adds movement and vitality to the composition. Canetti’s brushwork suggests both immediacy and refinement, capturing the ephemeral world of fashion with lasting graphic impact.

The magazine’s masthead JOYCE appears boldly across the top in bright green, juxtaposed against a crisp white background. To the left, bold red type announces content highlights: Fanny Ardant’s theatrical challenge, Kenzo at his peak, and a survey of 54 designers featured in the Spring–Summer collections. These editorial elements balance the image’s abstraction with cultural context, situating the artwork firmly in its time.

This poster is not just a promotional object; it is an artifact of a moment when Paris fashion embraced both editorial daring and artistic sophistication. Today, it stands as a rare and collectible example of late 20th-century fashion illustration — a tribute to both Michel Canetti’s unmistakable hand and the cultural aura of Joyce Paris at its height.

Press - Fashion - France

Fanny Ardant - Kenzo

Good condition, slight creases