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OverviewPaul Poiret (1879–1944) led the fashion world in the first decade of the twentieth century and his autobiography tells the extraordinary story of his meteoric rise to fame. From his humble Parisian childhood to his debut as a couturier, to his experiences during the First World War, Poiret reveals all in this captivating tale, first published in 1931. An astute businessman, Poiret translated the spirit of Art Deco into revolutionary garments, and his memoir brings this astonishing period to life. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Paul PoiretPublisher: V & A Publishing Imprint: V & A Publishing Dimensions: Width: 13.00cm , Height: 1.60cm , Length: 19.80cm Weight: 0.250kg ISBN: 9781851779611ISBN 10: 1851779612 Pages: 192 Publication Date: 04 June 2019 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviews"""Allowing us to enjoy his gossipy insights into the haute monde of the day, he also describes the running of a couture house and the vagaries of business.""--Rebecca Arnold ""Times Literary Supplement""" 'allowing us to enjoy his gossipy insights into the haute monde of the day, he also describes the running of a couture house and the vagaries of business.' Rebecca Arnold, Times Literary Supplement, Friday 7th February 2020 Author InformationPaul Poiret (1879–1944) led the fashion world in the first decade of the twentieth century. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |