1911, “The Thousand and Second Night” by Paul Poiret

This week, “Le Figaro” recounts the evenings that have marked social life since the 18th century.^e century.

« Sorry, sir, you are in clothes. It's a costume party, you can't be received. / – But, Sir, my coat is covered with an authentic Chinese coat / – Sir, we are not in China, we are in Persia, and your costume has nothing to do with this. » The squad of controllers who sorted the guests at the entrance to Mr. Poiret's Parisian hotel, at 107 rue du Faubourg-Saint-Honoré, on this summer evening of June 24, 1911, nevertheless invoked the strict dress code indicated on the RSVP: « a costume borrowed from oriental tales is absolutely essential ». Those who take it lightly should head to the first floor where some last-chance outfits are provided, or return home! Because if it is unthinkable to miss this “thousand and second night” by Paul Poiret…