Books by Harold Koda

An exclusive look at one hundred fabulous shoes from the renowned Costume Institute at The Metropolitan Museum of Art

In the annals of fashion history, Paul Poiret is known for liberating women from corsets and introducing pantaloons for women. This book explores his radical modernity from a number of perspectives. It describes the historical context of his work; its relation to the dominant artistic discourses of the early twentieth century; and more.