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If you are taken with the flair in which Phryne Fisher wears the glamorous coats in the PBS series Ms. Fisher’s Murder Mysteries, or relished in the flamboyant entrance of Shirley MacLaine’s character Martha Levinson in Downton Abbey, then you owe your adoration to Paul Poiret. If you dream of possessing a Cocoon Coat
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Minaret tunic is a wide tunic that was designed by Paul Poiret that was boned to hold out the skirt in a full circle and worn over the narrowest of hobble skirts.
Early last century, influences from the Orient influenced art and fashion. Paul Poiret and Mariano Fortuny were the two designers who have brought more fabrics and designs inspired by the Rising Sun in fashion. Paul Poiret became famous with his controversial kimono coat and similar, loose-fitting designs created specifically for an uncorseted, slim figure. His designs were exotic; the Russian ballet, Orientalism, and African art, as interpreted by the cubists, were typical influences. Paul…
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10. 1910 Day Dress: The day dress of this time had the same silhouette as the evening dress. Made of soft flowing fabrics, but the dress was more conservative and had a higher neckline.
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EARLY DESIGN FOR PAUL POIRET http://www.ertemuseum.com/product/early-fashion-design-4/
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Last week I gave you a double Rate the Dress, with a fantastical winter scene and two different outfits to Rate. Overall you liked the outfits but thought some of the details were a bit silly. The detail that all liked was the military frogging on the brunettes jacket, and she rated an impressive 9.2 out of 10, leaving poor blondie with her miss-matched skirt to trail at 7.7 out of 10. Gentlemen may prefer blonds, but costume enthusiasts don’t always think they are best dressed! If you…
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Using animal skins, bones and even teeth, three London designers -- Rob Goodwin, Manuel Albarran and Justin Smith, who were handpicked by Angelina Jolie -- turned the actress' character Maleficent into a vision of vileness.
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Paul Poiret at work
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The style history of Paul Poiret, the King of Fashion- coutiere, business-man, military tailor, bartender, and so much more!
Paul Poiret or Exotic 'Parisian' Nights | Byron's muse
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Denise Poiret, in a silk and velvet outfit designed by her husband Paul Poiret, circa 1920
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Christian Dior Fall 2009
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Not many artists have the privilege to represent the art movement of their time, and perhaps no one is more associated with the idea of Art Deco style than Russian-born French artist and designer Erté. It is hard to imagine any book of Art Deco that does not include the evocative work of this design
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'Sorbet' evening dress, satin, Paul Poiret, French, 1912
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