Medium: Mauve and ivory silk satin and seed beeds

Date: 1913

Country: France

Credit: Museum purchase

While evolving his neoclassical styles, Poiret also explored various Orientalist themes. The costumes for his 1002 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.

Object Number: P81.8.1