The bedroom of Paul Poiret, Paris, circa 1924, photographer unknown
February 4, 2026 at 11:30 PM
The bedroom of Paul Poiret, Paris, circa 1924, photographer unknown
Another Paul Poiret dress that resulted from a collaboration is this 1910 Mosaic evening dress. It was designed by Victor Lhuer, a French artist and pattern designer for his couture house. Lhuer's illustrations of his designs for Poiret were also on display in the exhibit,
October 14, 2025 at 4:18 AM
Another Paul Poiret dress that resulted from a collaboration is this 1910 Mosaic evening dress. It was designed by Victor Lhuer, a French artist and pattern designer for his couture house. Lhuer's illustrations of his designs for Poiret were also on display in the exhibit,
#Ootd is this 1919 Paul Poiret evening gown entitled "Robe Egyptienne." Poiret was known for his "Oriental" inspired gowns, using Middle Eastern, Egyptian, Chinese, and other Eastern cultural motifs as filtered through a European lens. This dress is interesting as it also heavily features Chinese
March 3, 2025 at 2:44 AM
#Ootd is this 1919 Paul Poiret evening gown entitled "Robe Egyptienne." Poiret was known for his "Oriental" inspired gowns, using Middle Eastern, Egyptian, Chinese, and other Eastern cultural motifs as filtered through a European lens. This dress is interesting as it also heavily features Chinese
#Ootd is this 1910 evening dress by Paul Poiret, made with silk satin, muslin, and velvet, embroidered with glass beads. Poiret was renowned for his beaded creations, such as this one, especially those featuring geometric figures.
October 15, 2025 at 4:42 AM
#Ootd is this 1910 evening dress by Paul Poiret, made with silk satin, muslin, and velvet, embroidered with glass beads. Poiret was renowned for his beaded creations, such as this one, especially those featuring geometric figures.
Coat by Paul Poiret, Paris, c1921. More here, including additional images, via The John Bright Collection: www.thejohnbrightcollection.co.uk/costume/5054/
June 15, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Coat by Paul Poiret, Paris, c1921. More here, including additional images, via The John Bright Collection: www.thejohnbrightcollection.co.uk/costume/5054/
Party like Denise Poiret, 1911.
December 4, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Party like Denise Poiret, 1911.
Le président du département du Nord, Christian Poiret, semble avoir trouvé une solution à la pénurie de travailleurs sociaux : les décourager encore davantage en leur hurlant dessus.
Ces “petites mains” qu’il méprise sont pourtant celles qui empêchent son département de sombrer.
Respectez-les.
Ces “petites mains” qu’il méprise sont pourtant celles qui empêchent son département de sombrer.
Respectez-les.
January 26, 2025 at 9:54 AM
Le président du département du Nord, Christian Poiret, semble avoir trouvé une solution à la pénurie de travailleurs sociaux : les décourager encore davantage en leur hurlant dessus.
Ces “petites mains” qu’il méprise sont pourtant celles qui empêchent son département de sombrer.
Respectez-les.
Ces “petites mains” qu’il méprise sont pourtant celles qui empêchent son département de sombrer.
Respectez-les.
Illustrations from ‘Les Choses de Paul Poiret’ by Georges Lepape.
Published 1911 by Paul Poiret and Maquet.
archive.org/details/chos...
Published 1911 by Paul Poiret and Maquet.
archive.org/details/chos...
May 29, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Illustrations from ‘Les Choses de Paul Poiret’ by Georges Lepape.
Published 1911 by Paul Poiret and Maquet.
archive.org/details/chos...
Published 1911 by Paul Poiret and Maquet.
archive.org/details/chos...
Of the thousands of dresses I have seen and posted about, this is one of those that has stayed with me since I first saw it online. Way before I knew who Paul Poiret was, I knew this dress because of its fabric, made by Raoul Dufy. Dufy was a frequent collaborator of Poiret. He was
October 13, 2025 at 5:01 AM
Of the thousands of dresses I have seen and posted about, this is one of those that has stayed with me since I first saw it online. Way before I knew who Paul Poiret was, I knew this dress because of its fabric, made by Raoul Dufy. Dufy was a frequent collaborator of Poiret. He was
November 23, 2024 at 1:22 PM
#FridayFrocks – The pearl and crystal #Beadwork on this platinum lamé evening gown, c.1927, by Paul Poiret, is a masterclass in the art of embellishment. #Fashion #Poiret #1920sFashion #1920s
June 12, 2026 at 6:10 AM
#FridayFrocks – The pearl and crystal #Beadwork on this platinum lamé evening gown, c.1927, by Paul Poiret, is a masterclass in the art of embellishment. #Fashion #Poiret #1920sFashion #1920s
Postez un duo emblématique
November 23, 2024 at 9:47 AM
Postez un duo emblématique
November 20, 2024 at 11:09 AM
Paul Poiret, “Amphitrite” Cape, the textile designed by Raoul Dufy, 1926.
February 12, 2025 at 10:27 AM
Paul Poiret, “Amphitrite” Cape, the textile designed by Raoul Dufy, 1926.
Paul Poiret was so successful in part because he was a master at marketing. Part of his strategy was to hire artists to illustrate his designs. One such artist was George Lepape. He created one of the most iconic images of Poiret's house- this image of Denise Poiret in one of the
November 23, 2025 at 12:42 AM
Paul Poiret was so successful in part because he was a master at marketing. Part of his strategy was to hire artists to illustrate his designs. One such artist was George Lepape. He created one of the most iconic images of Poiret's house- this image of Denise Poiret in one of the
This week's #TwentiesTuesday garment is this short silk evening dress designed by Paul Poiret in 1924. Inspired by his trips to the Middle East, Poiret inserted rigid, heavily embroidered triangular godets at either side of the skirt. Met Museum collection. #Fashionhistory
April 8, 2025 at 1:02 PM
This week's #TwentiesTuesday garment is this short silk evening dress designed by Paul Poiret in 1924. Inspired by his trips to the Middle East, Poiret inserted rigid, heavily embroidered triangular godets at either side of the skirt. Met Museum collection. #Fashionhistory
An unexpected link to yesterday’s Paul Poiret exhibition. ‘Catherinette’ dress & hat worn 25th November 1928 by Odette Gastaldi, a shop assistant for Poiret.
December 4, 2025 at 2:54 PM
An unexpected link to yesterday’s Paul Poiret exhibition. ‘Catherinette’ dress & hat worn 25th November 1928 by Odette Gastaldi, a shop assistant for Poiret.
Poiret would have loved this era of fashion. Just dress people like big shapes. What's tailoring -fart noises-
Shine bright like a diamond, an icon once declared.
Rihanna has finally made her show-stopping appearance at the 2026 Met Gala. Dripping in metallics from head to toe, the Bajan billionaire came dressed to impress. https://wapo.st/3Rkk9nD
Rihanna has finally made her show-stopping appearance at the 2026 Met Gala. Dripping in metallics from head to toe, the Bajan billionaire came dressed to impress. https://wapo.st/3Rkk9nD
May 5, 2026 at 3:30 AM
Poiret would have loved this era of fashion. Just dress people like big shapes. What's tailoring -fart noises-
Paul Poiret ‘Sorbet’ evening dress, mauve & ivory silk satin with seed beads, France, 1913. Via The Museum at FIT, recommend read here: fashionmuseum.fitnyc.edu/objects/5214...
July 14, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Paul Poiret ‘Sorbet’ evening dress, mauve & ivory silk satin with seed beads, France, 1913. Via The Museum at FIT, recommend read here: fashionmuseum.fitnyc.edu/objects/5214...
Paul Poiret and the robe-culotte, about 1911. Photos my own via current exhibition at MAD Paris.
December 4, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Paul Poiret and the robe-culotte, about 1911. Photos my own via current exhibition at MAD Paris.
1910 Poiret design that I would happily wear to a formal event in 2026. That embroidered sash—so whimsical! And the sheer jacket over the stripes!
March 7, 2026 at 7:51 PM
1910 Poiret design that I would happily wear to a formal event in 2026. That embroidered sash—so whimsical! And the sheer jacket over the stripes!
Nesse quesito sou basic bitch, gosto de gays tradicionais (Poiret, Holmes etc e agora Benoit Blanc)
qual o SEU gênero favorito de história de detetive?
December 16, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Nesse quesito sou basic bitch, gosto de gays tradicionais (Poiret, Holmes etc e agora Benoit Blanc)
Ta da! She slides into the room from the surrounding drapes taking stock of the scene before her. Is she excited or full of trepidation? Either way she has encased herself in c1910 Poiret, a vision in gold and blue #palaisgalliera #FashionHistory 🗃️🪡
July 28, 2025 at 10:42 AM
Ta da! She slides into the room from the surrounding drapes taking stock of the scene before her. Is she excited or full of trepidation? Either way she has encased herself in c1910 Poiret, a vision in gold and blue #palaisgalliera #FashionHistory 🗃️🪡