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In this display case, Les Arts Decoratifs explores Paul Poiret's interests beyond fashion. Yesterday's #ootd was accompanied by another of Poiret's work jackets, this one from 1915-25, which he wore to present himself as an artist, both in fashion and painting. The next outfit is a 1925
November 11, 2025 at 7:17 AM
In this display case, Les Arts Decoratifs explores Paul Poiret's interests beyond fashion. Yesterday's #ootd was accompanied by another of Poiret's work jackets, this one from 1915-25, which he wore to present himself as an artist, both in fashion and painting. The next outfit is a 1925
#Ootd is very unique, a 1920 jacket made by and for Paul Poiret! He had many examples of this "Norfolk" design with its buttoned-down front and belt at the waist. In fact, most of the pictures we have of him designing or painting are in a variation of this jacket, linking it with
November 10, 2025 at 6:27 AM
#Ootd is very unique, a 1920 jacket made by and for Paul Poiret! He had many examples of this "Norfolk" design with its buttoned-down front and belt at the waist. In fact, most of the pictures we have of him designing or painting are in a variation of this jacket, linking it with
The rest of the display on Poiret's Atelier Martine includes a 1912 anemone (a flower) canvas, a 1912-3 three-leaf screen, two 1915-6 puppets, a 1912 bathing suit, and a 1919 rug by Dutch-French painter, Kees van Dongen.
November 9, 2025 at 7:18 AM
The rest of the display on Poiret's Atelier Martine includes a 1912 anemone (a flower) canvas, a 1912-3 three-leaf screen, two 1915-6 puppets, a 1912 bathing suit, and a 1919 rug by Dutch-French painter, Kees van Dongen.
#Ootd isn't an outfit, but accessories Paul Poiret produced from designs by his Atelier Martine. All have bright, whimsical, floral patterns- a 1912 bamboo umbrella, a 1911 silk and wool cap, and a pair of 1924 "the Roses" shoes of embroidered velvet and silk chenille. #fashionhistory #paulpoiret
November 8, 2025 at 5:27 AM
#Ootd isn't an outfit, but accessories Paul Poiret produced from designs by his Atelier Martine. All have bright, whimsical, floral patterns- a 1912 bamboo umbrella, a 1911 silk and wool cap, and a pair of 1924 "the Roses" shoes of embroidered velvet and silk chenille. #fashionhistory #paulpoiret
Paul Poiret extended his brand beyond clothing, including perfume and interior design. This is common today, but he was one of the first to do so. His interior design house, Atelier Martine, was named after his daughter. He also created the Martine School of Decorative Arts, where 12-year-old girls
November 7, 2025 at 4:18 AM
Paul Poiret extended his brand beyond clothing, including perfume and interior design. This is common today, but he was one of the first to do so. His interior design house, Atelier Martine, was named after his daughter. He also created the Martine School of Decorative Arts, where 12-year-old girls
The rest of the second display on Paul Poiret's family life has these four other objects: 1. A 1919 "Tout de suite" gown of velvet silk. 2. A 1914 wig worn by Poiret himself! 3. Another dress by Nicole Grout, Poiret's sister, this one from 1921. 4. A 1910 woodblock print
November 7, 2025 at 3:53 AM
The rest of the second display on Paul Poiret's family life has these four other objects: 1. A 1919 "Tout de suite" gown of velvet silk. 2. A 1914 wig worn by Poiret himself! 3. Another dress by Nicole Grout, Poiret's sister, this one from 1921. 4. A 1910 woodblock print
Paul Poiret was not the only fashion designer in his family. His sister Nicole Groult also became a fashion designer in the 1900s to the 1930s. Like her brother, she also participated in abolishing the corset in her designs. Here we have a 1912 afternoon gown, produced at the
November 6, 2025 at 4:55 AM
Paul Poiret was not the only fashion designer in his family. His sister Nicole Groult also became a fashion designer in the 1900s to the 1930s. Like her brother, she also participated in abolishing the corset in her designs. Here we have a 1912 afternoon gown, produced at the
#Ootd is this 1919 Paul Poiret velvet and satin dress with tulle embroidered with sequins. The low back ending with a bow and the switch from velvet to sequined thin straps are elegant and quite mesmerizing. Indeed, the back is more stunning than the front.
November 5, 2025 at 5:31 AM
#Ootd is this 1919 Paul Poiret velvet and satin dress with tulle embroidered with sequins. The low back ending with a bow and the switch from velvet to sequined thin straps are elegant and quite mesmerizing. Indeed, the back is more stunning than the front.
I forgot to post the rest of the display that accompanied information on Paul Poiret's family. We have this 1922 ensemble for Poiret's son, Colin, a 1920 evening coat, named Ice-Cream soda, and a pair of shoes by Favereau, a shoemaker for Poiret. There was a 1910 tapestry by Raoul Dufy,
November 5, 2025 at 5:17 AM
I forgot to post the rest of the display that accompanied information on Paul Poiret's family. We have this 1922 ensemble for Poiret's son, Colin, a 1920 evening coat, named Ice-Cream soda, and a pair of shoes by Favereau, a shoemaker for Poiret. There was a 1910 tapestry by Raoul Dufy,
Today's #ootd is wonderfully indulgent with its dark purple velvet and gold lame upturned sleeves. This Paul Poiret 1920 afternoon dress, titled "Abbesse." It does indeed have medieval monastic vibes with its front tunic panel, turtleneck, and wide flowing sleeves. Yet, in true
November 4, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Today's #ootd is wonderfully indulgent with its dark purple velvet and gold lame upturned sleeves. This Paul Poiret 1920 afternoon dress, titled "Abbesse." It does indeed have medieval monastic vibes with its front tunic panel, turtleneck, and wide flowing sleeves. Yet, in true
This is arguably Poiret's most famous surviving fancy dress costume for its sheer brilliance. Once again, it was a part of his One Thousand and Second Night Party. Despite his proclamations to the contrary, it was heavily influenced by costumes from the Ballet Russe, which were also
November 3, 2025 at 4:41 AM
This is arguably Poiret's most famous surviving fancy dress costume for its sheer brilliance. Once again, it was a part of his One Thousand and Second Night Party. Despite his proclamations to the contrary, it was heavily influenced by costumes from the Ballet Russe, which were also
Here we also have another lampshade dress from his One Thousand and Second Night party with a matching man's costume. I love this one as the women's tunic looks like stars in the night sky. It was present at @metmuseum.org's Poiret exhibit in 2007. #ootd #paulpoiret #fashionhistory
November 3, 2025 at 4:40 AM
Here we also have another lampshade dress from his One Thousand and Second Night party with a matching man's costume. I love this one as the women's tunic looks like stars in the night sky. It was present at @metmuseum.org's Poiret exhibit in 2007. #ootd #paulpoiret #fashionhistory
Another Poiret Renaissance fancy dress costume is this one, also from @metmuseum.org. Sadly, it is lacking its undergarments to present it to its full effect.
#fashionhistory #ootd #paulpoiret
#fashionhistory #ootd #paulpoiret
November 3, 2025 at 4:38 AM
Another Poiret Renaissance fancy dress costume is this one, also from @metmuseum.org. Sadly, it is lacking its undergarments to present it to its full effect.
#fashionhistory #ootd #paulpoiret
#fashionhistory #ootd #paulpoiret
I was busy with all the Halloween celebrations this weekend, but forgive me as I offer up some costumes by Paul Poiret, since he was known for his fancy dress costumes. The 1912 lampshade dress from his 1002 Nights party that I posted a few days ago is an example. Here we have another, although
November 3, 2025 at 4:37 AM
I was busy with all the Halloween celebrations this weekend, but forgive me as I offer up some costumes by Paul Poiret, since he was known for his fancy dress costumes. The 1912 lampshade dress from his 1002 Nights party that I posted a few days ago is an example. Here we have another, although
Today's #ootd is this 1920 Paul Poiret afternoon dress. It is both distinctly 1920s, with the geometric motifs and folded neckline and sleeves, but it also looks very modern, like it could be worn today. Absolutely stunning. I love the side buttons.
October 31, 2025 at 3:57 AM
Today's #ootd is this 1920 Paul Poiret afternoon dress. It is both distinctly 1920s, with the geometric motifs and folded neckline and sleeves, but it also looks very modern, like it could be worn today. Absolutely stunning. I love the side buttons.
#Ootd is this 1910-13 Paul Poiret evening coat, named Image. It is made of iridescent blue and red satin that shimmers, which, when laid on top of each other, causes the light to bounce off and reflect purple tones. It is like a living color palette. The still images in bright
October 30, 2025 at 5:21 AM
#Ootd is this 1910-13 Paul Poiret evening coat, named Image. It is made of iridescent blue and red satin that shimmers, which, when laid on top of each other, causes the light to bounce off and reflect purple tones. It is like a living color palette. The still images in bright
Paul Poiret's most famous fancy dress party was his 1992 One Thousand and Second Night, inspired by the One Thousand and One Arabian Nights. Poiret went as a sultan and designed costumes for some of the 300 guests, such as this Minaret dress. It was one of Poiret's famous
October 29, 2025 at 4:05 AM
Paul Poiret's most famous fancy dress party was his 1992 One Thousand and Second Night, inspired by the One Thousand and One Arabian Nights. Poiret went as a sultan and designed costumes for some of the 300 guests, such as this Minaret dress. It was one of Poiret's famous
On the second floor of Les Arts Decoratifs' Paul Poiret exhibit, there were more feasts to discover. Poiret was known for his lavish, exotic costumes and the fancy dress parties he organized as occasions to wear them. In 1912, he threw a Les Festes de Bacchus party in honor of the
October 28, 2025 at 5:43 AM
On the second floor of Les Arts Decoratifs' Paul Poiret exhibit, there were more feasts to discover. Poiret was known for his lavish, exotic costumes and the fancy dress parties he organized as occasions to wear them. In 1912, he threw a Les Festes de Bacchus party in honor of the
Here are the last few items in the last case on the first floor, featuring Eastern Asian influences- his 1919 Printemps (Spring) summer dress and cape, the 1907 "Cairo" tunic, and a 1920 skirt suit. The background featured traditional textiles from Persia and Egypt, showing the
October 28, 2025 at 5:10 AM
Here are the last few items in the last case on the first floor, featuring Eastern Asian influences- his 1919 Printemps (Spring) summer dress and cape, the 1907 "Cairo" tunic, and a 1920 skirt suit. The background featured traditional textiles from Persia and Egypt, showing the
#Ootd is this 1924 Poiret summer coat, called La Source. Les Arts Decoratifs notes that it is both similar in silhouette to a Persian khalat and that the fabric is reminiscent of those used in medieval Islamic art, with their blue and gold color combinations. The fabric was actually
October 27, 2025 at 5:44 AM
#Ootd is this 1924 Poiret summer coat, called La Source. Les Arts Decoratifs notes that it is both similar in silhouette to a Persian khalat and that the fabric is reminiscent of those used in medieval Islamic art, with their blue and gold color combinations. The fabric was actually
Here we have another outfit designed for Denise Boulet-Poiret- a dress and cape from 1911, and entitled Flammes. Les Arts Decoratifs writes that it was probably for a special occasion and combines his Oriental influences with those from Eastern Europe, which he began in the 1910s. This
October 25, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Here we have another outfit designed for Denise Boulet-Poiret- a dress and cape from 1911, and entitled Flammes. Les Arts Decoratifs writes that it was probably for a special occasion and combines his Oriental influences with those from Eastern Europe, which he began in the 1910s. This
Don't worry, we aren't done with the Eastern-inspired Poiret gowns. There was one more case on the first floor of Les Arts Decoratifs’ #PaulPoiret exhibit, this one focusing on Middle Eastern and Indian inspired garments. The first garment was Poiret's famous 1907 coat. It was one of
October 24, 2025 at 5:22 AM
Don't worry, we aren't done with the Eastern-inspired Poiret gowns. There was one more case on the first floor of Les Arts Decoratifs’ #PaulPoiret exhibit, this one focusing on Middle Eastern and Indian inspired garments. The first garment was Poiret's famous 1907 coat. It was one of
Here's the rest of the Poiret "Oriental" inspired case. It also displayed a 1911-12 "Les Cinois" screen by artists George Barbier and Andre Groult, Poiret's 1923 lame and velvet gown, named Mandchoue (Manchu), and a 1922 "Martinique" dress made of Moroccan crepe and crepe de chine.
October 24, 2025 at 4:55 AM
Here's the rest of the Poiret "Oriental" inspired case. It also displayed a 1911-12 "Les Cinois" screen by artists George Barbier and Andre Groult, Poiret's 1923 lame and velvet gown, named Mandchoue (Manchu), and a 1922 "Martinique" dress made of Moroccan crepe and crepe de chine.
#Ootd is this 1922 Paul Poiret evening gown named Han Keou. This could be a reference to Hankou, a city in central China, hence the Chinese-inspired motifs. I also love the drapery on the back right side.
October 23, 2025 at 4:22 AM
#Ootd is this 1922 Paul Poiret evening gown named Han Keou. This could be a reference to Hankou, a city in central China, hence the Chinese-inspired motifs. I also love the drapery on the back right side.
The next room was a continuation of the last, showing Poiret's "exotic" creations inspired by other cultures. Here we have one such garment, his 1922 gown explicitly named Exotic (Exotique). It's made with crepe de chine printed with birds, flowers, and butterflies in a Chinese-like style.
October 22, 2025 at 4:36 AM
The next room was a continuation of the last, showing Poiret's "exotic" creations inspired by other cultures. Here we have one such garment, his 1922 gown explicitly named Exotic (Exotique). It's made with crepe de chine printed with birds, flowers, and butterflies in a Chinese-like style.