2)Art Deco Fashion

Erté, was the icon of the Art Deco style. Born in St. Petersburg and moved to Paris in 1912 to work in fashion, he briefly collaborated with couturier Paul Poiret. In 1915 he signed a contract with Harper's Bazaar and there after created 240 covers for the magazine. Erte is most famous for his elegant fashion designs which capture the art deco period in which he worked. His delicate figures and sophisticated, glamorous designs are instantly recognizable, and his ideas and art influence fashion into the 21st century. . His love of color and his elaborate couture designs put the magazine at the forefront of creative innovation. Erté also crafted scenery and costumes for stage productions like the Folies Bergère in Paris and Broadway musical Stardust.