 In late 1911 she introduced the pannier gown, full at the hips and tapering to an ankle-length hem, which recalled French court fashions of the 18th century.Delicate evening dresses may have been her forte, but she was also adept at elegant street wear, and by 1914 her walking suits and afternoon gowns were fashion staples.When World War I struck, most Paris fashion houses shut down or reduced production, but Chéruit remained fully operational.