"Le superflu, chose très nécessaire"- the necessary is the superfluous. This French way of life reflects the epoch of Art Déco. The creative combination of elegant forms, precious materials and expressive colours combined with a touch of sensuality stand for this decoratively influenced epoch.
The French illustrator and designer Paul Iribe was a great admirer of flowing forms. The fading Art Nouveau provided the elements for the artist's aesthetically designed objects. His fine eye for the beauty of forms and his appreciation of fine textiles led to a collaboration with the fashion designer Paul Poiret. Iribe illustrated the couturier's designs and thus created his most famous works. Les Robes de Paul Poiret were compiled and published in an album in 1908. The fine lines of the models and the style of dress, which is reminiscent of a corset-shaped silhouette, did not only receive applause. The design aesthetics of the clothes were too unnatural and distant from real life. Iribe remained true to the fashion world. He got to know and love Coco Chanel. The couple designed extravagant pieces of jewelry and maintained an unconventional love affair for many years.
Paul Iribe's love of luxury reached as far as Hollywood. With glamour and opulence the artist supported the realization of American directors. The time wasn't easy, Iribe was regarded as eccentric and not very collegial. Critics were merciless and the designer finally returned to Europe.
"Le superflu, chose très nécessaire"- the necessary is the superfluous. This French way of life reflects the epoch of Art Déco. The creative combination of elegant forms, precious materials and expressive colours combined with a touch of sensuality stand for this decoratively influenced epoch.
The French illustrator and designer Paul Iribe was a great admirer of flowing forms. The fading Art Nouveau provided the elements for the artist's aesthetically designed objects. His fine eye for the beauty of forms and his appreciation of fine textiles led to a collaboration with the fashion designer Paul Poiret. Iribe illustrated the couturier's designs and thus created his most famous works. Les Robes de Paul Poiret were compiled and published in an album in 1908. The fine lines of the models and the style of dress, which is reminiscent of a corset-shaped silhouette, did not only receive applause. The design aesthetics of the clothes were too unnatural and distant from real life. Iribe remained true to the fashion world. He got to know and love Coco Chanel. The couple designed extravagant pieces of jewelry and maintained an unconventional love affair for many years.
Paul Iribe's love of luxury reached as far as Hollywood. With glamour and opulence the artist supported the realization of American directors. The time wasn't easy, Iribe was regarded as eccentric and not very collegial. Critics were merciless and the designer finally returned to Europe.
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