Paul Poiret. circa 1913. In 1911, Poiret introduced "jupe-culottes" or harem pants. These full pants fell together almost as a skirt would and were worn under a tunic. This style was popular, primarily among women with bohemian tendencies, as most women did not yet wear pants on a regular basis. The same tunic could also be worn over a skirt, a style much more acceptable to the general public. The fashion press dubbed this the "Persian silhouette," in recognition of its supposed origins. Clothes, Jeanne Paquin, Edwardian Fashion, Antique Clothing, Paul Poiret, Vintage Dresses, French Fashion Designers, French Fashion, Belle Epoque