Poiret

KODA, Harold and BOLTON, Andrew

Published by Yale University Press, 2007

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[224] pp. 14.75" x 12" KODA, Harold and BOLTON, Andrew 2nd Edition Yale University Press 2007 In the annals of fashion history, French couturier Paul Poiret (1879 1944) is known for liberating women from corsets and introducing pantaloons into their wardrobes. However, it is Poiret's remarkable innovations in the cut and construction of clothing, made all the more remarkable by the fact that he could not sew, that secures his legacy. This essential book is the first to explore Poiret's radical modernity from a number of perspectives. Essays by renowned scholars describe the historical context of his work; its relation to the dominant artistic discourses of the early 20th century; his muse, Denise Poiret, and her influence on his work; and his role in the paradigmatic shift to a new ideal of feminine beauty. Poiret's entrepreneurship, his creation of an atelier to extend his influence beyond fashion to the art de vivre, and his relationship to the workshops of the Wiener Werkstatte are also discussed. Poiret's innovative creations are represented by colorful pochoirs (stencils), personal photographs from the Poiret family archives, and newly commissioned photographs of Poiret's masterworks. Seller Inventory # 27794

Bibliographic Details

Title: Poiret

Publisher: Yale University Press

Publication Date: 2007

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: As New

Dust Jacket Condition: As New

Edition: 2nd Edition