Object: Evening dress
Designer:
Paul Poiret
(1879 - 1944)
Date: 1913
Medium: Mauve and ivory silk satin and seed beeds
Country: France
Credit Line: Museum purchase
Object number: P81.8.1
DescriptionSorbet evening gown in mauve and ivory silk satin; empire bodice with above elbow length kimono sleeves and gathered lampshade overskirt with hoop hem, all with applied seed bead floral motifs in pink, lavender and green; draped tulip hem skirt in mauve satin over slim underskirt with mauve hem; attached pink sash with pink beaded and fringed tassel.
Label Text:While evolving his neoclassical styles, Poiret also explored various Orientalist themes. The costumes for his 1002nd Night party were Persian-inspired, and Mme Poiret wore harem trousers under a short hoop skirt. Her costume inspired the famous Sorbet gown of 1913 – with its lampshade tunic decorated with pearl embroidery in sherbet colors of pistachio, pink, and mauve.
In Collection(s)
Exhibitions:
- Fashion & Textile History Gallery First Rotation