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King of Fashion : The autobiography of Paul Poiret, Paperback / softback Book

King of Fashion : The autobiography of Paul Poiret Paperback / softback

by Paul Poiret

Part of the V&A Fashion Perspectives series

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Paul 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.

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Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:192 pages
Publisher:V & A Publishing
Publication Date:04/06/2019
Category:
- Fashion & textiles: design
- Autobiography: general
ISBN:9781851779611

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Only a few left - usually despatched within 24 hours
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:192 pages
Publisher:V & A Publishing
Publication Date:04/06/2019
Category:
- Fashion & textiles: design
- Autobiography: general
ISBN:9781851779611

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