For today's we focus on Elsa Schiaparelli, an incredible figure and one of the protagonist of Les Couturiers, the exhibition we curated together with - check it out!

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Image Courtesy , public domain

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Sketch of Elsa Schiaparelli shoe hat, 1937. I love Schiaparelli’s pieces especially this made in collaboration with the artist Salvador Dali. There are photos of actual one at V&A website.

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1973 Elsa Schiaparelli, fashion designer, died. She founded Maison Schiaparelli in 1927 starting with knitwear, and was known for her innovative use of new textiles. Sketches from archives

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Shocking + pink =the designer/collaborator of the Elsa & her perfume "Shocking."She ostensibly named the colour!

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ON THE BLOG: Escape the doom and gloom of politics - take a look at Schiaparelli's fun perfumes! https://t.co/U8S7GkQ6Cv

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Some codes are hidden in this illustration… Will you recognize them?

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The legendary 'Shoe hat' designed by Schiaparelli & Dali in 1937 (illustrated by Vertès with his trademark humor)

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Merry Lovely Crazy Shockingly Happy to you all on behalf of

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The custom made gown is inspired by a Summer 1952 Haute Couture dress.

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