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King of Fashion: The Autobiography of Paul Poiret
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Series: V&a Fashion Perspectives
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ISBN10: 1851779612
ISBN13: 9781851779611
Publisher: Victoria & Albert Museum
Published: Jun 18 2019
Pages: 128
Weight: 0.55
Height: 0.80 Width: 5.10 Depth: 7.90
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781851779611
Publisher: Victoria & Albert Museum
Published: Jun 18 2019
Pages: 128
Weight: 0.55
Height: 0.80 Width: 5.10 Depth: 7.90
Language: English
Paul Poiret (1879-1944) led the fashion world in the first decades of the 20th century. His autobiography tells the story of the meteoric rise of a draper's son to the King of Fashion. From his humble Parisian childhood, to his debut as a couturier, to his experiences during World War I, Poiret reveals all in this captivating tale, first published in 1931. His artistic flair, coupled with his remarkable and highly original cutting skills, enabled him to translate the spirit of Art Deco into revolutionary garments, and his memoirs bring this astonishing period to life. An astute businessman, Poiret describes the expansion of his fashion empire to encompass interior decor and the first designer perfume and evocatively recounts his extravagant parties, where guests paraded in his latest creations.
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