Paul Poiret

Known for Costume & Make-Up

Paul Poiret's portrait

Details

Birthday: April 20, 1879

Deathday: April 30, 1944

Place of birth: Paris, France

Biography

Paul Poiret (20 April 1879 – 30 April 1944 ; Paris, France) was a French fashion designer, a master couturier during the first two decades of the 20th century. He was the founder of his namesake haute couture house.