Paul Poiret Clothing

Renowned fashion designer Paul Poiret (1879–1944) was a pioneer in modernizing the fashion industry. He collaborated on modern designs with artists such as Paul Iribe, George Lepape, and Raoul Dufy. In freeing women from corsets, Poiret effected a concomitant revolution in dressmaking, one that shifted the emphasis away from the skills of tailoring to those based on the skills of draping. This rare Art Deco style garment dating back to 1924 is a wonderful example of Paul Poiret's genius. Breathtaking cocoon-shaped evening coat of gorgeous black silk-georgette, hand beaded overall in lines of black beads which flow into gray translucent beads with geometric ragged edge formed at the gradient ombre . As shown, the coat has a dramatic large velvet collar and velvet cording along the top of the shoulders which extend down the full length of each sleeve. The unique dolman shape emphasizes the complex draped construction. The beadwork shimmers as the light hits every angle. Though this coat is unlabeled, details of this iconic design are published on page 195 in the book, "Poiret: Paul Poiret 1879-1944", by Yvonne Deslandres. Finding a Poiret is an uncommon occurrence and at auction they fetch extremely high prices. In 2005, a Paul Poiret garment went for over $170,000 and as time goes by, the prices will only increase. Timeless Vixen...

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Exceptionally rare 1920s French Paul Poiret original print fabric Art Deco day dress in black silk with multi-color stylized floral and stripes. Built-i...

France-Paris Circa 1915 A sleeveless and straight Sac day dress designed by Raoul Dufy for the Atelier Martine. Cream pongee silk printed with stylize...

Circa 1915/1925 France - Paris Festive coat or sleeveless kaftan in orientalist style from the famous french designer Paul Poiret. Orange silk background embroidered with translucen...

Rare Paul Poiret. Opera Coat. circa 1924. Published. Stunning cocoon evening coat of black georgette, hand beaded overall in lines of black beads switching to gray translucent bead...