Paul Poiret
Fashion designer and style innovator
Born
April 20th, 1879
146 years ago
Died
1944
81 years ago — 65 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
France
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A prominent French fashion designer, revolutionized women’s fashion in the early 20th century. Introduced the 'liberated woman' style, moving away from the corseted silhouette. Founded the House of Poiret, which became influential in introducing more relaxed and artistic designs. Created iconic garments such as the 'lampshade' dress and the 'harem' pants. Renowned for bold use of color and exotic influences, Poiret’s designs were celebrated for their elegance and innovation. His work laid the groundwork for modern fashion design, influencing future generations of designers.
Founded the House of Poiret
Introduced harem pants and the lampshade dress
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