History of Costume and Fashion in Film

Early film costume designers were strongly influenced by the Paris couturier Paul Poiret. Name one of these designers and at least one of the films that shows this influence.

Who was the director credited with improving standards for set and costume design in the 1920s? Name at least one costume designer and one star he worked with. LaVine praises MGM’s Adrian for his “knowledge of the camera’s eye.” What does LaVine mean by that, and how did Adrian demonstrate it?