Who Was Paul Poiret and How Did He Revolutionise Fashion? - Part 1
In this episode of The Fashion Memoir, we explore the life of Paul Poiret, the pioneering French fashion designer. We covers his humble beginnings in Paris, his revolutionary decision to free women from corsets, his extravagant parties, and his marriage to muse Denise. We also examines how World War I disrupted his career and how competition from Coco Chanel contributed to his financial ruin. Despite his influence on modern fashion, Poiret died in poverty in 1944. The episode sets the stage for part two, which will focus on the empire he built beyond clothing.Substack -…
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