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He was born in Paris
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His first employment was with the famous fashion house of Jacques Doucet as a junior assistant
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He was then employed at the 'House of Worth'
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He left his job at the 'House of Worth' and opened his own establishment at 5 Rue Auber. This was financed by his mum.
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His wife Denise became his source of inspiration. He experimented with the empire style design. He also changed the feminine form by not using corsets and layered petticoats. He introduced the 1st modern straight lined dress
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He published the 1st of 2 albums of fashion designs
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The design by Poiret was in an advertisement for costume Tailleur in the Journal Femina
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He had an advertisement for his Fashion House designed by the artist, George Lepape
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He did no designing during this year. However, he did create a perfume called 'Sang de France' but it was immediately banned by the authorities
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This was the year he sold the rights to his business
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He died at 65