Research proposal: Elsa Schiaparelli Beata Borisovaite
1890 - 1973 Italian Fashion designer between the two world wars Elsa Schiaparelli 1890 - 1973 Italian Fashion designer between the two world wars
Style Characteristics Creative accessories exposed zippers unusual fabrics and materials Shocking pink Surrealism Trompe l’oeil Practical and whimsical designs
Evening coat Black silk jersey, with appliqué pink silk flowers designed by Elsa Schiaparelli with Jean Cocteau 1937
Contemporary design
bibliography Schiaparelli & Prada: impossible conversations, Published New York, N.Y., 2012 High style: masterworks from the Brooklyn Museum Costume Collection at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Reeder, Jan Glier History of 20th century fashion, Ewing, Elizabeth; Mackrell, Alice, 2001 Poiret, Dior and Schiaparelli: fashion, femininity and modernity, Parkins, Ilya History of modern design: graphics and products since the industrial revolution, Raizman, David Seth The fashion design reference + specification book: everything fashion designers need to know every day, Calderin, Jay; Volpintesta, Laura Textiles and fashion, Udale, Jenny http://www.schiaparelli.com https://lonewolfmag.com/elsa-schiaparelli-surrealist-fashion-designer https://www.vogue.com/article/elsa-schiaparellis-enduring-influence-on-beauty