Paul Poiret 1879–1944 Movement: Orientalism More on Wikipedia 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. Currently showing at Paul Poiret, fashion is a party Musée des Arts Décoratifs · Paris, France from 11 Jan 2026 A landmark retrospective of fashion rebel Paul Poiret.