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Paul Poiret is famous for his Orientalist styles. The costumes for his 1002 Night party were Persian-inspired, and Mme Poiret wore harem trousers under a short hoop skirt. Her costume inspired the famous Sorbet gown of 1913 -- with its lampshade tunic decorated with pearl embroidery in sherbet colors of pistachio, pink, and mauve.

Details

  • Title: Evening dress Front of evening dress
  • Creator: Paul Poiret
  • Creator Birth Date: 1879
  • Creator Death Date: 1944
  • Fashion House: Paul Poiret
  • Date Created: 1913
  • Location Created: France
  • Type: Dress
  • Rights: Copyright The Museum at FIT
  • Medium: Mauve and ivory silk satin and seed beeds
  • Credit: Museum purchase

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