Nice early piece from La Gazette du Bon Ton (Issue #3, March 1914, Plate 28). This dramatic rendering illustrates a Paul Poiret creation just prior to WWI, when Poiret was the undisputable "King" of haute couture. This image is highly stylized which puts full focus on the provocative dress design.
Approx. overall measurements: H.9.5in X W.7.5in (H.24.5cm X W.19.0cm) |