Fashion designer Paul Poiret was known as the “king of fashion” and is widely celebrated for revolutionizing the silhouette of women’s clothing. In 1911, he established the decorative arts workshop Atelier Martine, where he worked on total lifestyle design. This dress was formerly in the collection of Poiret’s wife, Denise Poiret. It strongly influenced by Orientalism, a signature of Poiret’s work. The embroidery design, in particular, almost directly references the intricate patterns found on robes used as bridal wear in the courts of Gujarat, India.