Chez La Modiste

Paul Poiret

2 articles

Editorial illustration for Two Movements, Two Wardrobes: How Surrealism and Art Nouveau Reshaped Haute Couture
Culture & Art

Two Movements, Two Wardrobes: How Surrealism and Art Nouveau Reshaped Haute Couture

Art Nouveau reshaped haute couture silhouettes with flowing, organic forms, freeing the body from corsetry, while Surrealism later unsettled minds with conceptual garments that displaced objects and subverted reality. This article explores how these distinct art movements influenced 20th-century fashion.

Maeve O'Connor·October 28, 2026
Editorial illustration for Raoul Dufy's Textile Revolution: How a Fauvist Painter Redefined Haute Couture Fabric
Heritage

Raoul Dufy's Textile Revolution: How a Fauvist Painter Redefined Haute Couture Fabric

Raoul Dufy, celebrated for his Fauvist paintings, significantly impacted haute couture by transitioning his bold lines and vivid colors into influential textile designs for couturiers like Paul Poiret and the manufacturer Bianchini-Férier.

Élise Dubois·October 26, 2026