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Elsa Schiaparelli: The Mother of Extravagant Fashion

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Elsa Schiaparelli: the groundbreaking Italian-French fashion designer of the 20th century Unfortunately, she is still often overshadowed despite her significant contributions to fashion and art. Well known for her signature “Shocking” magenta color, she redefined 20th-century fashion with innovations drawn from Surrealism to new items like graphic knitwear, lightning closures, and the wrap dress. Born […]

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#LBSSdesigners: Schiaparelli

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Elsa Schiaparelli, the creator of Maison Schiaparelli, was an Italian fashion designer. She was famous for her eccentric designs which took inspiration from the Surrealism movement and for the use of the “shocking pink” color. During her career, she collaborated with artists such as Salvador Dalì and Giacometti; her legendary uniqueness made her one of […]