King of Fashion The Autobiography of Paul Poiret

Name: King of Fashion The Autobiography of Paul Poiret
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ISBN: 9781851775644

ISBN-10: 1851775641

ISBN-13: 9781851775644

Edition: 2009

Authors: Paul Poiret

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An extraordinary story, Paul Poiret's 1931 autobiography describes the meteoric rise of a draper's son to become the "King of Fashion." From his humble Parisian childhood to his debut as a couturier to his experiences during WWI, Poiret reveals all in this captivating tale. A remarkable testament to the energy of the Art Deco movement, Poiret's memoir recounts how his artistic flair, coupled with his exceptional and highly original cutting skills, enabled him to translate the spirit of the era into revolutionary garments. An astute businessman, Poiret describes the expansion of his fashion empire to encompass furniture, decor, and the first designer perfume, and recalls the extravagant…

Book details

List price: $15.95
Copyright year: 2009
Publisher: V&A Publishing
Publication date: 5/1/2009
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 216
Size: 5.00" wide x 7.75" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 0.440
Language: English