Catalogue
Catalogue
Object Type
Name/Title
Poiret
Primary Maker
Contributor/Publisher
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Place
Date
Circa 2007
Physical Description
224 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ;
ISBN/ISSN
030012029X
9780300120295
Level of Current Record
Bib record
Member Object
Subject Category
Content
French couturier Paul Poiret (1879û1944) is known for liberating women from corsets and introducing pantaloons into their wardrobes. However, it is his innovations in the cut and construction of clothing that secures his legacy. PoiretÆs radical modernity is examined from a number of perspectives - essays describe the historical context of his work and its relation to the dominant artistic discourses of the early 20th century; his muse, Denise Poiret, and her influence; and his role in the shift to a new ideal of feminine beauty. His creations are represented by pochoirs (stencils), family photographs, and commissioned photographs of masterworks.
Public Access Text
Published in conjunction with the exhibition 'Poiret: king of fashion', The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, May-August, 2007. Bibliography: p. 221.
Collection Type
Reading Room
Copyright
All rights reserved
Last Update
19 Dec 2023
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