This exhibit celebrates the advancements made in women's fashion by French designer Paul Poiret (1884-19440). After training with legendary designer George Worth, Poiret opened his own couture shop in Paris and gained great success and notoriety. Shortly after the turn of the century, he was credited with the elimination of the corset and the re-introduction of the empire waist and more fluid lines created by the use and proper application of fabrics with natural drape. His stardom eluded him by 1920 leaving him penniless at the time of his death. The exhibition will be on view at The Metropolitan Museum of Art from May 9, through August 5, 2007.