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Les Robes de Paul Poiret by Paul Iribe
Les Robes de Paul Poiret by Paul Iribe
Les Robes de Paul Poiret was a book of illustrations by Paul Iribe, 250 of which were published in 1908 by couturier Paul Poiret. Get this, one copy is part of the internet archive of the Getty Research Institute library, so you can download or view it online!
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Two Empire Line Dresses
Les Robes de Paul Poiret, illustrated by Paul Iribe, 1908
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Paul Iribe was educated in Paris. He studied at the College Rollin as well as the Ecole des Beaux Arts from 1908 to 1910, where his companions included George Barbier and his cousin, Pierre Brissaud, as well as Monvel, Besnard, Georges Lepape and George Martin. All became famous illustrators later on.
Les Robes de Paul Poiret, illustrated by Paul Iribe, 1908
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He became famous in 1908 as an illustrator of fashion, when Paul Poiret, who was looking for an artist to present his clothes in an original manner, asked him to compile a promotional publication. The resulting brochure "Les Robes de Paul Poiret" was widely influential both in terms of fashion and of illustrative style.
Three Ladies in Dresses
Les Robes de Paul Poiret, illustrated by Paul Iribe, 1908
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It was the first time a couturier had looked to modern art to represent his creations, and it sounded the call for a redefinition of fashion illustration, while making a name for Iribe, who went on to a career in the graphic and decorative arts. (Source)
Les Robes de Paul Poiret, illustrated by Paul Iribe, 1908
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He set up his own studio in Paris, where he produced designs for fashion, furniture, fabrics and wallpapers.
Les Robes de Paul Poiret, illustrated by Paul Iribe, 1908
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Iribe's illustrations were clean, crisp and balanced. He kept background objects to a minimum and concentrated on the stylish outline and witty detail of the garments.
Les Robes de Paul Poiret, illustrated by Paul Iribe, 1908
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A contributor to Vogue and Femina, Iribe also designed advertisements for the house of Paquin and Callot Sisters, designed perfume bottles, fabrics for the textile giant Bianchini-Ferier as well as furniture and interiors.
Les Robes de Paul Poiret, illustrated by Paul Iribe, 1908
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From 1914, Iribe spent six years in Hollywood, working on film costumes and theatrical interiors for Paramount Film Studio. He worked for Cecil B. De Mille. He returned to Paris in 1920.
Les Robes de Paul Poiret, illustrated by Paul Iribe, 1908
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Paris in the early 20's was full of poets, painters, composers, designers, decorators and of course artists. Paul Iribe mixed with and enjoyed the company of Jean Cocteau and many others.
Les Robes de Paul Poiret, illustrated by Paul Iribe, 1908
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The Gazette du Bon Ton was a witty, sophisticated art and fashion magazine published monthly from 1911 until 1925 when it was merged with Conde Nast's Vogue. The Gazette attracted some of the best artists of the time, including Iribe who contributed clear, stylish fashion plates along with Barbier, Bakst, Benito, Drian, Lepape and many others. Some of the best examples of his work date from that time.
Les Robes de Paul Poiret, illustrated by Paul Iribe, 1908
Paul Iribe divided the time till his death in 1935, between contributing satirical illustrations to the weekly political paper Le Temoin and designing jewellery for Chanel.
He died in 1935 at the age of 52.
He died in 1935 at the age of 52.
Paul Iribe (1883 - 1935)
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Paul Iribe (1883 - 1935)
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Paul Iribe (1883 - 1935)
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Paul Iribe (1883 - 1935)
Sleep, 1934, La Femme Chez Elle
Art Deco Style verso E. Marty Maternity
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Paul Iribe (1883 - 1935)
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Jeanne Lanvin, Cleopatre Illustration, 1925
Gouache on paper of woman in blue cocktail dress
Paul Iribe (1883 - 1935)
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