Description
Book Overview from the Publisher:
Brilliant, witty and liberated, Elsa Schiaparelli (1890–1973) was a key figure in the world of mid-20th century fashion. From her first sweaters in 1927, decorated with trompe-l’oeil bow motifs, to her baroque gowns of the early 1950s, via her designs inspired by her friendship with Surrealist artists – the lobster dress and shoe-hat inspired by Salvador Dalí, and her collaborations with Man Ray and Jean Cocteau – this striking and talented woman shaped fashion history with her vivid imagination. Her salons in the Place Vendôme were designed by Jean-Michel Frank, and her designs immortalized in sketches by Leonor Fini and Marcel Vertès. Diving into the world of Schiaparelli is a fascinating journey into the heart of Paris couture.
Contents List
Preface by Johannes Huth
Elsa Schiaparelli, a Last Dance – Olivier Gabet
Essays
Shocking: Life between the Lines – Marie-Sophie Carron de la Carrière
Man Ray and Elsa Schiaparelli: Fair Weather for Creativity – Emmanuelle de l’Écotais
Three Asides – Patrick Mauriès
Dressing the Modern Woman – Dilys Blum
When Dalí Discovered Fashion – Jean-Louis Gaillemin
Clothing and Accessories
Elsa Schiaparelli – Valérie Belin
Jewelry
Costume Jewelry and Accessories
Schiaparelli Today
More Beautiful When Broken: A Conversation with Daniel Roseberry – Hanya Yanaghirara
Appendices
Clothing and Accessories from the Musée des Arts Décoratifs de Paris Collection
Bibliography
Chronology of the Life of Elsa Schiaparelli
This book is brought by Thames and Hudson , ISBN 9780500025949
