Matted Ar Deco Fashion Designs -Paul Poiret

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This is a rare vintage original French Art Deco fashion print for Paul Poiret designs. Poiret was the leading master … more This is a rare vintage original French Art Deco fashion print for Paul Poiret designs. Poiret was the leading master couturier of the early 20th century and was known as “Le Magnifique” in France and as the “King of Fashion” in the US. He is the first FEMINIST in that he created couture without a corset! He defined the modern dress and created the modern fashion industry. Museums, collectors and fashion historians tout his avant-garde creations. This vintage print dates to 1924. Illustrated, signed and dated by the leading fashion illustrator of the period, A. E. Marty, the image depicts day and evening fashions created by the house of Poiret. The print originally appeared in a haute couture French magazine that catered to the most chic women of the time. This print is perfect for the fashionista! Pristine condition. Clean borders. 7.5 x 10.25 in size. Comes custom matted in a 16 x 20 inch white mat ready for a standard size frame. less