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# Paul Poiret

(1879–1944)   Grand Couturier

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Paul Poiret was a grand couturier, best known for *Principles of Correct Dress*.

## Quick Facts About Paul Poiret

Born April 20, 1879

Died April 30, 1944

Profession Grand Couturier

Notable works Principles of Correct Dress

## About Paul Poiret

Alexandre Paul Poiret was a French fashion designer and master couturier during the first two decades of the 20th century. He was the founder of his namesake haute couture house.

##  Quotes by Paul Poiret

> [I am an artist, not a dressmaker.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/paul-poiret/i-am-an-artist-not-a-dressmaker/)

Paul Poiret

[Art](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/art/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/92b/paul-poiret-78393_art_i-am-an-artist-not-a-dressmaker-971684_971684.png)

> [It is what a woman, leaves off, not what she puts on that gives her cachet](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/paul-poiret/it-is-what-a-woman-leaves-off-not-what-she-puts-on-that-gives-her/)

Paul Poiret

[Funny](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/funny/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/998/paul-poiret-78393_funny_it-is-what-a-woman-leaves-off-not-what-s_1078015.png)

> [Whenever I sign a garment with my name, I consider myself as the creator of the masterpiece.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/paul-poiret/whenever-i-sign-a-garment-with-my-name-i-consider-myself-as-the/)

Paul Poiret

[Artist](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/artist/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d93/paul-poiret-78393_artist_whenever-i-sign-a-garment-with-my-name-i_1615553.png)

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