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What is Elsa Schiaparelli’s style?
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Italian Elsa Schiaparelli moved to Paris, France and opened a fashion house that would become known the world over for her bold designs. Her haute couture often borrowed from Surrealism, she used overt sexuality and didn’t shy away from bold colors that most designers were not using at the time. Find vintage and contemporary Schiaparelli bags, clothing and accessories from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
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Schiaparelli Vintage Navy Wool Cardigan Circa 1960s Beaded Polka Dots
By Elsa Schiaparelli, Schiaparelli
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
A navy fine-knit wool cardigan labeled “Styled By Schiaparelli Paris,” circa late 1950s–early 1960s. Elsa Schiaparelli closed her Paris couture house in 1954; pieces carrying the “St...
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1960s French Cardigans
Schiaparelli Mink Shawl Shrug Vintage 1950s
By Elsa Schiaparelli
Located in Wallkill, NY
Yummy soft Mink Shrug from Elsa Schiaparelli
The lining is covered in Elsa's name
Lining in great condition a few tiny flea bits
no closure, slit pockets
The fur does have some w...
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1950s French Capes
Schiaparelli Gold Lace Jeweled T-Strap Kitten Heel Pumps, New in Box –6AA, 1960s
By Elsa Schiaparelli
Located in Tucson, AZ
Owned by a French expatriate and shoe-hoarder, these incomparable slingbacks were adored but have remained unworn in their original box for sixty years. Featuring a modest, wearable ...
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1960s French Heels
SCHIAPARELLI Attributed Pink Silk Damask Couture Cocktail Dress Size 4
By Elsa Schiaparelli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This RARE Schiaparelli attributed cocktail or day dress is composed of a pink silk Damask, with a floral print.
The Label is missing from this dress and apparently tradectly lost w...
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1950s American Cocktail Dresses
Elsa Schiaparelli Pair of Stockings and Its Original Box Circa 1958
By Elsa Schiaparelli
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1958
United States
Pair of stockings by Elsa Schiaparelli in original box, as new, collector's item dating from the late 1950s in the United States. Pair of brown nylon stockin...
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1950s American Lingerie
Schiaparelli Haute Couture Black Changeant Faille Evening Jacket
By Elsa Schiaparelli
Located in New York, NY
Schiaparelli Haute Couture Changeant Faille Jacket, 1938-39.
"France gave me the inspiration: America gave me the approval"
Elsa Schiapa...
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1940s French Jackets
Price Upon Request


