Shocking
The Surreal World of Elsa Schiaparelli
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Accompanying a major exhibition at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris, this book on the legendary designer Elsa Schiaparelli is an essential reference for fashion enthusiasts. Schiaparelli (1890–1973) was a pivotal figure in Paris fashion between the two World Wars. Her first knitwear collection, launched in January 1927, showcased trompe-l’oeil motifs and quickly gained popularity in both France and the US. In 1935, she opened the Maison Schiaparelli on Place Vendôme, offering collections for sports, city, and evening wear. Like her rival Gabrielle Chanel, Schiaparelli collaborated with artists such as Man Ray, Jean Cocteau, and Salvador Dalí, famously creating the lobster dress. Her imaginative designs, influenced by Surrealism, utilized innovative materials and evolved throughout the 1930s, gaining acclaim for their originality. Notable collections included themes like the circus (Summer 1938) and astrology (Fall/Winter 1938–39). In 1937, she launched the fragrance “Shocking,” named for her signature color, shocking pink. Featuring vintage photographs, sketches, and contemporary articles from Harper’s Bazaar and Vogue, this lavishly illustrated volume showcases masterpieces from the Musée des Arts Décoratifs, solidifying Schiaparelli's legacy in fashion history. 200 illustrations.
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Shocking, Patrick Mauriès, Emmanuelle de L. Ecotais, Dilys E. Blum, Jean-Louis Gaillemin, Valérie Belin, Marie-Sophie Carron de la Carrière, Olivier Gabet
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- Released
- 2022
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- (Hardcover)
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- Title
- Shocking
- Subtitle
- The Surreal World of Elsa Schiaparelli
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Patrick Mauriès, Emmanuelle de L. Ecotais, Dilys E. Blum, Jean-Louis Gaillemin, Valérie Belin, Marie-Sophie Carron de la Carrière, Olivier Gabet
- Publisher
- Thames & Hudson
- Released
- 2022
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 288
- ISBN10
- 0500025940
- ISBN13
- 9780500025949
- Series
- Tags
- Historical Themes, Art, France, Exhibition Catalogues, 20th century, Southern Europe, Italy, Fashion Themes, Paris, Costume Design
- Description
- Accompanying a major exhibition at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris, this book on the legendary designer Elsa Schiaparelli is an essential reference for fashion enthusiasts. Schiaparelli (1890–1973) was a pivotal figure in Paris fashion between the two World Wars. Her first knitwear collection, launched in January 1927, showcased trompe-l’oeil motifs and quickly gained popularity in both France and the US. In 1935, she opened the Maison Schiaparelli on Place Vendôme, offering collections for sports, city, and evening wear. Like her rival Gabrielle Chanel, Schiaparelli collaborated with artists such as Man Ray, Jean Cocteau, and Salvador Dalí, famously creating the lobster dress. Her imaginative designs, influenced by Surrealism, utilized innovative materials and evolved throughout the 1930s, gaining acclaim for their originality. Notable collections included themes like the circus (Summer 1938) and astrology (Fall/Winter 1938–39). In 1937, she launched the fragrance “Shocking,” named for her signature color, shocking pink. Featuring vintage photographs, sketches, and contemporary articles from Harper’s Bazaar and Vogue, this lavishly illustrated volume showcases masterpieces from the Musée des Arts Décoratifs, solidifying Schiaparelli's legacy in fashion history. 200 illustrations.