. The story of Paul Poiret is one of a working class son, who used his natural charisma to gain entry into some of the most exclusive ateliers in Paris and eventually became one of the twentieth ce…
'Sorbet' evening dress, satin, Paul Poiret, French, 1912
Paul Poiret was a French couturier who epitomized Art Deco fashion design. Dubbed 'The King of Fashion', he dressed Paris’ finest before World War I.
The houses of Vionnet and Schiaparelli have both successfully arisen phoenix-like from the ashes, while Charles James is said to be on the way, courtesy of movie mogul Harvey Weinstein - and now Paul Poiret is about to follow suit.
A young woman models a hat and fur-trimmed coat designed by Paul Poiret, Paris, 1927.
The style history of Paul Poiret, the King of Fashion- coutiere, business-man, military tailor, bartender, and so much more!
Evening dress of satin trimmed with velvet ribbons and diamantés, designed by Paul Poiret for Liberty & Co. Ltd., London, 1933
A bedroom designed by Paul Poiret http://access.decorati.com/2009/03/11/benjamin-dhong-behind-the-scenes-of-the-sf-decorator-showcase-house/ Poiret was the first designer to have a fragrance line http://www.mayerlef.com/ph14ChezPoiret1.jpg Paul Poiret was born in Paris on April 20th, 1879. He started his fashion career selling designs to prominent dressmakers, and became an assistant to Jacques Doucet at the age of nineteen. After working under Doucet, and at the House of Worth, Poiret opened his own shop in Paris. He was a very influential designer and introduced many new, innovative designs. He was the first designer to develop a fragrance line, which he called “Rosine”. He founded a school of textile arts, called Atelier Martine and with that, expanded into interior decoration. He also gets credit for pioneering both the boutique and the designer ready-to-wear system. Despite all of Poiret’s many successes, he ended up losing his name to his business after he was drafted into the war. His business ended up closing and he died in 1944 at sixty-five years old.
Review of Paul Poiret's autobiography - King of Fashion: The Autobiography of Paul Poiret - Vestendo la Belle Époque
