King of Fashion : The autobiography of Paul Poiret
by
Paul Poiret
Book Details
Format
Paperback / Softback
Book Series
V&A Fashion Perspectives
ISBN-10
1851779612
ISBN-13
9781851779611
Publisher
V & A Publishing
Imprint
V & A Publishing
Country of Manufacture
GB
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Jun 4th, 2019
Print length
192 Pages
Weight
244 grams
Dimensions
19.60 x 13.30 x 1.70 cms
Product Classification:
Fashion & textiles: designAutobiography: general
Ksh 1,800.00
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From his humble Parisian childhood, to his debut as a couturier, to his experiences during World War I, couturier Paul Poiret (1879-1944) reveals all in this captivating tale, first published in 1931.
Paul Poiret (18791944) led the fashion world in the first decades of the 20th century. His autobiography tells the story of the meteoric rise of a drapers son to the King of Fashion. From his humble Parisian childhood, to his debut as a couturier, to his experiences during World War I, Poiret reveals all in this captivating tale, first published in 1931. His artistic flair, coupled with his remarkable and highly original cutting skills, enabled him to translate the spirit of Art Deco into revolutionary garments, and his memoirs bring this astonishing period to life. An astute businessman, Poiret describes the expansion of his fashion empire to encompass interior decor and the first designer perfume and evocatively recounts his extravagant parties, where guests paraded in his latest creations.
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