Paul poiret fashion 1910

1910-1914 Women Hobble Skirts, "Harem Skirts Diaghileff Russian Ballet Influence Paul Poiret

LAMPSHADE dress PAUL POIRET (designer)

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.

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.

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…

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.

Evening trousers in silk satin, possibly designed by Paul Poiret, France, 1913

* Luisa Casati in couture by Paul Poiret 1913.