King of Fashion Photography by Carin van der Donk

King of Fashion Photography by Carin van der DonkPaul Poiret (18791944) led the fashion world in the first decades of the 20th century. His autobiography tells the story of the meteoric rise of a drapers son to the King of Fashion. From his humble Parisian childhood, to his debut as a couturier, to his experiences during World War I, Poiret reveals all in this captivating tale, first published in 1931. His artistic flair, coupled with his remarkable and highly original cutting skills, enabled him to

Introduction by Anthony Burgess

"A daring romantic comedy

unconventional portraits of these living spaces and workplaces

His subversive black-and-white drawings and his complex persona became synonymous with decadence: He alighted on the perverse and erotic aspects of life and legend

from dress to shirt to tank top to scarf and so on

and O’Toole

retro feel are full of style and mesmerizing detail

baby shower gift

and her daofei friends face off against brutal underworld rivals

and out-of-the-ordinary discoveries

But his life was every bit as fascinating and forward-looking as his books

* Suitable for ages 7-12