Ball Gown In Sequined Silk Crepe And Satin By Paul Poiret – France Circa 1925

Circa 1925 France Ball or party dress designed by Paul Poiret. Charleston dress in purple silk crepe densely embroidered with iridescent straws, pearly beads, rhinestones and tubular beads. Straight cut, low waist and V-neckline, sleeveless and pink satin underdress. The cascading effect skirt superimposes skittles embroidered with sequins, interspersed with purple crepe finishing in a point. The waist and keels are punctuated with half-moons embroidered with gladiator-effect rhinestones. Modest mechanical lace at the neckline and signature Paul Poiret in Paris punctuated with the famous Paul Iribe rose. Matching crepe scarf. Clean and flawless dress. Little or no wear. Very good condition of color and conservation. For collection or portable as is without problem. Dimensions: Equivalent to France size 38-40-42. Dress height including skittles 140 cm. Shoulders 38-40 cm. Chest 95-100 cm, straight waist 95-100 cm. Hips 95-110 cm. Scarves 200 cm x 46 cm (rare small tears). Paul Poiret, probably the most famous fashion designer of the 20th century, had a strong taste for the sense of celebration. After the aesthetic shock caused by the first performance of the Ballets Russes in 1909 at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris, Paul Poiret understood the interest in orientalist theatricalization for his creations. Himself, an investigator of memorable travesty parties including The Thousand and Second Nights (1911) and Bacchus (1912), the genius of the creator is to associate himself with the greatest artists of his time, including Isadora Duncan, Paul Iribe, Raoul Dufy , Georges Barbier or Colette. Its participation in the Universal Exhibition of Paris 1925 confirmed its global aura.