Paul Poiret

Paul Poiret (20 April 1879, Paris, France - 30 April 1944, Paris) was a couturier based in Paris before the First World War, during the Belle Epoque. He was taken on by the fashion designer Jacques Doucet as a draughtsman. When he completed his apprenticeship with the House of Worth in 1904 he opened up his own fashion house. He was famous for designing luxurious oriental and Art Deco gowns. He was the first couturier to launch his own perfume (named Rosine after his eldest daughter) and he also launched the suspender belt, flesh-coloured stockings and culottes, and introduced the modern brassiere. He also presented the first sheath and sack dresses.

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20 April - 1879 - Paris - France - 30 April - 1944 - Couturier - House of Worth - Art Deco - Belt - Stockings - Brassiere - Dresses

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It is important to note that Poiret's signature was the rose - it served as a decorative element on his designer label, and it shows up from time to time on his creations (lapels and elsewhere). It was his signature, and most often designated a piece of which he was particularly proud.

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