Minaret tunic is a wide tunic that was designed by Paul Poiret that was boned to hold out the skirt in a full circle and worn over the narrowest of hobble skirts.

LAMPSHADE dress PAUL POIRET (designer)

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Early last century, influences from the Orient influenced art and fashion. Paul Poiret and Mariano Fortuny were the two designers who have brought more fabrics and designs inspired by the Rising Sun in fashion. Paul Poiret became famous with his controversial kimono coat and similar, loose-fitting designs created specifically for an uncorseted, slim figure. His designs were exotic; the Russian ballet, Orientalism, and African art, as interpreted by the cubists, were typical influences. Paul…

Minaret tunic: Designed by Paul Poiret and it was a wide tunic boned to hold out the skirt in a full circle. Women would sometimes wear it over the hobble skirts.

Not many artists have the privilege to represent the art movement of their time, and perhaps no one is more associated with the idea of Art Deco style than Russian-born French artist and designer Erté. It is hard to imagine any book of Art Deco that does not include the evocative work of this design

1910-1914 Women Hobble Skirts, "Harem Skirts Diaghileff Russian Ballet Influence Paul Poiret

Sorbet 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 applie …

. The story of Paul Poiret is one of a working class son, who used his natural charisma to gain entry into some of the most exclusive ateliers in Paris and eventually became one of the twentieth ce…