Erte, also known as Romain de Tirtoff, was a Russian-born designer who is best known for his Art Deco designs. He was born in St. Petersburg in 1892 and moved to Paris in 1912, where he began his career as a fashion illustrator. He was a prolific artist, creating designs for magazines, stage sets, costumes, jewelry, and more. His work was highly influential in the Art Deco movement, and he is remembered as one of the most important figures in the history of fashion design.