Another look at the genius of Paul Poiret. This dress is from 1923 and Poiret called it "Caucase". In English, that translates to "Caucasus", which is a region between the Black and Caspian Seas that forms part of the boundary between Europe and Asia. That fabric definitely has an Asian influence, doesn't it?
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Saturday, February 19, 2011
Weekend Eye Candy - Paul Poiret, 1923
Another look at the genius of Paul Poiret. This dress is from 1923 and Poiret called it "Caucase". In English, that translates to "Caucasus", which is a region between the Black and Caspian Seas that forms part of the boundary between Europe and Asia. That fabric definitely has an Asian influence, doesn't it?
Saturday, February 12, 2011
Weekend Eye Candy - Paul Poiret, 1919
I've always considered any garment by Paul Poiret to be my Holy Grail of vintage finds. If I ever do find a Poiret, you might hear me screaming across the country or across the ocean. This Paul Poiret coat dates to about 1919 and is in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The coat itself is a black silk/wool blend adorned with white leather that has been intricately cut into a filigree pattern. The leather is sewn by hand onto the black fabric. A fur collar finishes off the garment.
Detail shot of the leatherwork and hand stitching.
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