Vintage 1950's Schiaparelli Lava Rock and iridescent rhinestone brooch orange
By Elsa Schiaparelli
Located in Nashville, TN
This breathtaking 1950's Schiaparelli brooch, in the most breathtaking shades of iridescent orange and pink rhinestones, set against iridescent orange lava rocks, is a rare piece to ...
Mixed Metal
1950s Schiaparelli Paris Velour Cocktail Hat - Feather Pom and Rhinestone Trim
By Schiaparelli, Elsa Schiaparelli
Located in North Attleboro, MA
Designed to sit at a flattering angle, the hat embodies the sculptural whimsy and bold elegance that define Schiaparelli’s millinery. Details • Designer: Schiaparelli Paris • Era: 1...
Vintage Elsa Schiaparelli 1950s Multicoloured Feather Hat Unisex Italy
By Elsa Schiaparelli
Located in Capri, IT
1950s Schiaparelli Multicoloured feather hat Multicoloured feather totally made in italy
1950s Vintage Elsa Schiaparelli Black Hat with Fuchsia Bow, Unisex
By Elsa Schiaparelli
Located in Capri, IT
1950s Schiaparelli Black with fucsia bow Hat in perfect conditions for its age can be work in many ways a really statement of elegance totally made in italy
Rare Surrealist Schiaparelli Figural Cat Lingerie Bag
By Elsa Schiaparelli
Located in New York, NY
Length 18" x Wide 9". 1950's. Schiaparelli, "I gave to pink, the nerve of the red, a neon pink, an unreal pink, Shocking Pink".
Schiaparelli cloche hat by Elsa Schiaparelli 1950's
By Schiaparelli
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
SCHIAPARELLI - Collection circa 1950 under the artistic direction of Elsa Schiaparelli. Panama straw cloche hat with white organza trim. Made in France. Condition: Very good Dime...
Elsa Schiaparelli 1950's Silk Flowers Hat
By Elsa Schiaparelli
Located in Sharon, CT
Elsa Schiaparelli Spring Hat with wreath of pastel silk flowers around the edge. Wrapped straw, silken floss flowers, hand sewn attached to netting frame. Topped with a pink swirling...
Schiaparelli 1950's Pink Structured Turban Hat
By Elsa Schiaparelli
Located in Sharon, CT
A pink 'structured, with a twist' Turban Hat. A composite of silk and possibly raffia. Interior diameter 7 1/4", height 6".
Vintage Schiaparelli Monochrome Demi Parure 1950s
By Schiaparelli
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A Vintage Schiaparelli Monochrome Necklace demi-parure crafted during the 1950s.
Elsa Schiaparelli Vintage 1950's Faux Turquoise and Rhinestone Cluster Bracelet
By Elsa Schiaparelli
Located in North Miami, FL
This beautiful vintage Elsa Schiaparelli bracelet has 5-oval connected discs with faux turquoise and rhinestone clusters against gold filled brass. There is a safety chain on it. Thi...
Turquoise
Vintage Schiaparelli Speckled Egg Full Parure 1950s
By Schiaparelli
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A remarkable and exceptionally rare, signed Vintage Schiaparelli Speckled Egg Necklace parure dating to the 1950s, capturing the enduring ingenuity and artistic spirit that defined E...
Vintage Schiaparelli Tassel Art Glass Earrings 1950s
By Schiaparelli
Located in Wilmslow, GB
An exceptionally detailed pair of signed Vintage Schiaparelli Tassel Art Glass Earrings dating to the late 1940s or early 1950s, combining romantic historic references with the House...
Vintage Elsa Schiaparelli 1950's Multi Strand Glass Necklace & Clip on Earrings
By Elsa Schiaparelli
Located in North Miami, FL
The colors of the sea in alternating glass beads of blues and greens make up this signed vintage stunning Elsa Schiaparelli necklace so wearable. There are 6 wide strands on each sid...
Vintage Schiaparelli Crystal & Pearl Arc Climber Earrings 1950s
By Schiaparelli
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A Pair of Vintage Schiaparelli Pearl Arc Earrings. As the Parisian House of Schiaparelli once again leads the haute couture pack with Daniel Roseberry's breathtaking designs - who wo...
Evening coat lightly padded in night blue silk satin Schiaparelli 1950's
By Schiaparelli
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Evening coat lightly padded in night blue silk satin with red satin lining. One button in the middle front on the top. Pockets on both side. SIZE 44 (Fr) L
1950's Elsa Schiaparelli Paris Couture Red Ruched silk cocktail dress
By Schiaparelli, Jean Schlumberger for Elsa Schiaparelli
Located in Kingston, NY
A red-hot 1950s Elsa Schiaparelli haute couture dinner dress — hand-shirred, sashed, cut by the house that shaped what modern fashion means.
SCHIAPARELLI Extremely Rare Resin Floral Cabana Sunglasses c 1950s
By Schiaparelli
Located in University City, MO
SCHIAPARELLI Extremely rare resin floral cabana sunglasses c 1950s The stylish retro midcentury sunglass frames are designed with black & cream color resin striped bands; embellis...
Elsa Schiaparelli Vintage Crystal Cornucopia Bracelet 1950s
By Elsa Schiaparelli
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Elsa Schiaparelli Kristallen Cornucopia Armband Een uitzonderlijke vintage Elsa Schiaparelli armband uitgevoerd in het iconische cornucopia-motief (hoorn des overvloeds). De sculptu...
Crystal
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...
1950s Signed Elsa Schiaparelli Black Glass Clip-on Rope Earrings
By Elsa Schiaparelli
Located in Kingston, NY
A striking pair of signed vintage Elsa Schiaparelli earrings from the mid-twentieth century, these bold clip-ons exemplify the house’s fearless approach to jewelry. Each earring cent...
Brass
$344Sale Price|34% Off
Elsa Schiaparelli Black and White Cabochon Necklace, 1950s
By Elsa Schiaparelli
Located in Kingston, NY
A striking piece of mid-century costume jewelry from the legendary Elsa Schiaparelli, this 1950s statement necklace captures the surrealist flair and sculptural elegance that define ...
Schiaparelli Aurora Georgian Swag Brooch
By Schiaparelli
Located in New York, NY
Schiaparelli Aurora Georgian Swag Brooch from the 1950's.
Gilt Metal
$556Sale Price / set|27% Off
Clip-on earring by E. Schiaparelli Italy, different rhinestones, designed 1950s
By Elsa Schiaparelli
Located in Stuttgart, DE
Vintage earclip by Elsa Schiaparelli/ Italy, designed in the 1950's , consisting of differnt glass stones by Swarovski.
Crystal, Rhodium
Clip-on earring by Schiaparelli Italy multicolor and vari cut rhinestones, 1950s
By Elsa Schiaparelli
Located in Stuttgart, DE
Schiaparelli costume ear clip of the 1950's Italy, made of yellow cut rhinestones, 2 olive green leaves in glass and 4 blue aurora round rhinestones Measurement: The earclip are 4...
Gilt Metal
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...
Schiaparelli Oversized Topaz Bracelet and Ear Clips
By Elsa Schiaparelli
Located in New York, NY
Extremely striking combination of colors and scale, set into antique silvered metal. 1950's USA, Schiaparelli. Bracelet 7" x 1.75". Earrings. 2" x 1.25".
Gilt Metal
Schiaparelli Oversized Topaz Bracelet and Ear Clips
By Elsa Schiaparelli
Located in New York, NY
Extremely striking combination of colors and scale, set into antique silvered metal. 1950's USA, Schiaparelli. Bracelet 7" x 1.75". Earrings. 2" x 1.25".
Gilt Metal
Schiaparelli Vintage Layers Strands Black Beads Clear Crystals Iridescent 2 Set
By Elsa Schiaparelli
Located in Wokingham, England
Schiaparelli Vintage 1950s 3 Three Trio Strands Layers Black Beads Ball Circle Large Oval Centre Clear White Sparkling Marquise Crystals Flower Iridescent Pendant Filigree Chunky Hoo...
Silver Plate
A blue 'tiger skin' paste brooch and matching earrings, Elsa Schiaparelli c1954.
By Elsa Schiaparelli
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
A beautiful combination and subtle colour way are expressed in this brooch and earrings from Elsa Schiaparelli in the 1950s. Made of japanned metal and a 'jumble' of assorted stones,...
Base Metal
Elsa Schiaperelli vintage hat, 1950s
By Elsa Schiaparelli
Located in New York, NY
Elsa Schiaperelli vintage hat with floral applique Period – 1940-1950’s Measurements – 22 x 19 cm Condition – very good ........Additional information ........ - Photo might be ...
1950's Schiaparelli Poured Glass Bracelet and Earring Set
By Schiaparelli
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
High-profile occasion call for the necessary jewelry and this 1950's Schiaparelli poured glass bracelet and earring set has definitely that wow factor.
1950s SCHIAPARELLI Borealis White and Rhinestone Goldtone Floral Brooch Pin
By Elsa Schiaparelli
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Confection-like and dazzling, this wonderful white 1950s SCHIAPARELLI Borealis Rhinestone Goldtone Floral Brooch Pin sparkles with a sweet sugary lightness... rare and completely al...
1950s Schiaparelli Watermelon Tourmaline Colored Brooch
By Elsa Schiaparelli
Located in Houston, TX
Fantastic watermelon tourmaline brooch. Designed by the iconic Elsa Schiaparelli who was friends with Salvador Dali. The asymmetrical gold metal bugle bead fringe hanging from a cres...
Gold Plate
1950s Schiaparelli Red and Black Felt Eastern Hat
By Elsa Schiaparelli
Located in Houston, TX
Striking red and black felt hat by Elsa Schiaparelli! This structured hat has aristocratic eastern influences, resembling a cossack hat, a Manchurian hat, and a Qing dynasty winter...
Magnificent 1950s SCHIAPARELLI Wide Link Bracelet Smoke Toast Borealis
By Elsa Schiaparelli
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A rare and special Schiaparelli bracelet from the 1950s is truly an iconic piece of this storied designers jewelry designs.
1950s SCHIAPARELLI Lava Rock Borealis and Black Brooch Pin
By Elsa Schiaparelli
Located in Palm Springs, CA
An exotic1950s SCHIAPARELLI Lava Rock Borealis and Black Brooch Pin, the exotic clear borealis lava rock stones paired with faceted jet black crystals is dramatic and impactful, inde...
1950s SCHIAPARELLI 5-strand Faux Ruby Bracelet with Elaborate Stonework Clasp
By Elsa Schiaparelli
Located in Palm Springs, CA
This SCHIAPARELLI 5-strand Faux Ruby Bracelet with Elaborate LUXE Stonework Clasp is a magnificent piece of designer vintage costume jewelry. Rhodium plated elaborate clasp is embel...
1950s Schiaparelli Frosted Glass Antiqued Goldtone Veined Leaf Clip Earrings
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A softly pastel color palette of palest sepia pink and pale frosty yellow set in a brilliant goldtoned romantic Italianate leafy mounting, and set off with highly figural leaf patter...
Schiaparelli Pink and Blue Rhinestone Necklace, Circa 1950s
By Elsa Schiaparelli
Located in Long Beach, CA
Circa 1950s Schiaparelli gold tone link necklace set with bright pink and soft blue faceted glass stones.
Base Metal
Circa 1950s Brooke Cadwallader Silk Scarf and Belt
Located in New York, NY
Brooke Cadwallader was a Manila born designer, who with his Italian wife Mary, designed whimsical silk scarves from the 1940s to the 1950s. Schiaparelli used Cadwallader prints in h...
Schiaparelli 1950s Mink Stole
By Elsa Schiaparelli
Located in New York, NY
The silk lining is stitched with the Schiaparelli name and sewing needle logo. Although in the 1950's it was worn as a topper, it looks equally chic today layered on top of a coat. ...
Schiaparelli 1950s Red glass Rose earrings
By Elsa Schiaparelli
Located in London, GB
Schiaparelli earrings Dated 1950s
Schiaparelli 1950s green glass gold-tone earrings
By Elsa Schiaparelli
Located in London, GB
Schiaparelli earrings Dated 1950s
Schiaparelli 1950s pink glass gold-tone earrings
By Elsa Schiaparelli
Located in London, GB
Schiaparelli earrings Dated 1950s
Schiaparelli 1950s Purple Black Glass Crab Brooch
By Elsa Schiaparelli
Located in London, GB
Schiaparelli brooch Dated 1950s
Schiaparelli 1950s Purple Black Glass Crab Brooch
By Elsa Schiaparelli
Located in Yuting Ren, GB
Schiaparelli brooch Dated 1950s
1950s Elsa Schiaparelli Watermelon Tourmaline Colored Brooch
By Elsa Schiaparelli
Located in Houston, TX
Unbelievable and iconic Schiaparelli Watermelon Tourmaline colored brooch! The symmetrical brooch is reminiscent of a duette, with three round multifaceted rhinestones flanked by rop...
Vermeil
Schiaparelli 1950s Vintage Milk Glass Bracelet
By Elsa Schiaparelli
Located in Wigan, GB
This piece dates from the early 1950s and was created by Elsa Schiaparelli. Condition Report: Excellent The Details...
Rhodium
Schiaparelli 1950s Vintage Turquoise Glass Bracelet
By Elsa Schiaparelli
Located in Wigan, GB
This piece dates from the early 1950s and was created by Elsa Schiaparelli. Condition Report: Very Good - Some very minor wear to the gilt metal surface in a couple of places.
Base Metal
Schiaparelli 1950s blue glass faux pearl gold-tone earrings
By Elsa Schiaparelli
Located in London, GB
Schiaparelli earrings Dated 1950s
Schiaparelli Opal Art Glass Bracelet Suite 1950s
By Elsa Schiaparelli
Located in Burbank, CA
Offered here is a Schiaparelli demi-parure of gold-plated bracelet and clip-back earrings from the 1950s.
Unavailable
H 1 in W 3 in L 3.5 in
Massive Elsa Schiaparelli Crystal & Rhodium Orchid Brooch & Earrings, 1950s
By Elsa Schiaparelli
Located in Burbank, CA
Offered here is a massive Elsa Schiaparelli rhodium-plated brooch and matching clip-back earrings from the 1950s.
Crystal, Rhodium
Elsa Schiaparelli Paris 1950s White Wool Felt Hat.
By Elsa Schiaparelli
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elsa Schiaparelli 1950s off white Cloche-style wool felt hat.
1950s Elsa Schiaparelli Iridescent Blue Art Glass Rose and Rhinestone Earrings
By Elsa Schiaparelli
Located in Houston, TX
Brilliant blue rhinestone and glass earrings by Elsa Schiaparelli! The earrings consist of a large iridescent blue molded glass rose center encircled by a gold tone vine - like desig...
1950s Lisner/Schiaparelli Frosted Glass Antiqued Goldtone Veined Leaf Brooch/Pin
By Elsa Schiaparelli
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A softly pastel color palette of palest sepia pink and pale frosty yellow set in a brilliant goldtoned romantic Italiante leafy mounting, and set off with highly figural leaf pattern...
1950s Rare SCHIAPARELLI Triangular Stone Topaz Pearl Borealis Stone Brooch Pin
By Elsa Schiaparelli
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A highly unusual and Rare SCHIAPARELLI Triangular Stone Topaz Pearl and Borealis Stone Brooch Pin is among the most unusual stone combinations the storied designed utiilized in her p...
Schiaparelli multi-colour glass pendant gold-tone tassel necklace
By Elsa Schiaparelli
Located in London, GB
Schiaparelli Necklace Dated 1950s chain length-50cm pendant length-12cm signed
1950's LISNER for SCHIAPARELLI Frosted Leaves and Stonework Link Bracelet
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A softly pastel color palette of palest sepia pink and light green set in a darkened metal 'japanned' setting and set off with olivine circular rhinestones, make this Schiaparelli br...
From her signature color Shocking Pink to her collaborations with Surrealist artists, the boldly original Elsa Schiaparelli transformed fashion with her haute couture house from the late 1920s to the early ’50s. Experimenting with elements like trompe l’oeil images and colorful visible zippers, the Italian designer instilled a provocative avant-garde artistry in her clothing and accessories, including those created with Salvador Dalí, such as the lobster dress and a hat shaped like a shoe.
Born in Rome, Schiaparelli was a rebellious child who grew up among the city’s intellectual elite. She had a voracious appetite for reading and became interested in ancient cultures, astronomy and world religions. Schiaparelli studied philosophy at the University of Rome, and after publishing a collection of poems on love and sensuality that so mortified her conservative parents that they tried, unsuccessfully, to confine her to a Swiss convent, she left for London.
A quick marriage to Count Wilhelm de Wendt de Kerlor brought her to New York, but it would be in Paris following her divorce that Schiaparelli embraced her artistic passions. She moved to the French capital city in 1922 with her young daughter and happened to meet master couturier Paul Poiret, who loaned the stylish Schiaparelli his clothes, sparking her own fashion interests.
Schiaparelli opened her modest atelier in Paris and debuted her first collection of knitwear in 1927, and later that year, she designed a black-and-white pullover hand-knit wool sweater featuring a trompe l’oeil bowknot that captured the attention of the fashion world. Vogue called it “an artistic masterpiece.” The success led to her moving her house to 21 Place Vendôme in 1935 where thousands of garments were produced each year.
Schiaparelli’s knitwear collections were later accompanied by revolutionary swimsuits and other clothing and accessories. Her inventive designs would include culottes — a radical statement in the 1930s when women still could cause a scandal by wearing pants — as well as printed fabric, such as the 1938 Tears dress with a print designed by Dalí making it appear as if the evening gown had been savagely ripped.
Schiaparelli was among the first designers to use materials like rayon and Lurex as well as explore wrap dresses and transparent raincoats. She also introduced unisex fragrances and brought her artistic partnerships into jewelry, such as bronze brooches made with Alberto Giacometti and fur-lined bracelets with Méret Oppenheim. As she wrote in her 1954 autobiography Shocking Life, women should “dare to be different.”
Despite her acclaim, her shop closed in 1954 after a tumultuous time during World War II. By then, fashion had moved on with Christian Dior's New Look, and the closure of Schiaparelli's business coincided with a comeback mounted by Coco Chanel, her archrival in the early days.
In 2006, Italian businessman Diego Della Valle acquired the brand and its archives, and the Maison Schiaparelli was reopened in 2012, back at 21 Place Vendôme where Schiaparelli's fearless and enduring work began.
Find vintage Elsa Schiaparelli hats, evening dresses and other clothing and accessories on 1stDibs.
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