Elsa Schiaparelli's "Sleeping de Schiaparelli" Perfume Sachets
By Elsa Schiaparelli
Located in New York, NY
yellow ribbon. "Sleeping," is one of many perfumes Schiaparelli designed, debuted for her summer 1940
Elsa Schiaparelli's "Sleeping de Schiaparelli" Perfume Sachets
By Elsa Schiaparelli
Located in New York, NY
yellow ribbon. "Sleeping," is one of many perfumes Schiaparelli designed, debuted for her summer 1940
Elsa Schiaparelli's "Sleeping de Schiaparelli" Perfume Sachets
By Elsa Schiaparelli
Located in New York, NY
her summer 1940 collection. For her spring 1939 Commedia dell' arte collection, Schiaparelli had been
Elsa's Schiaparelli's 'Sleeping de Schiaparelli' Perfume Sachets
By Elsa Schiaparelli
Located in New York, NY
her summer 1940 collection. For her spring 1939 Commedia dell' arte collection, Schiaparelli had been
Elsa Schiaparelli Vintage Faceted Topaz Crystal Glass Clip on Earrings
By Elsa Schiaparelli
Located in North Miami, FL
clear rhinestones set of with a flower top in gilt metal make these signed vintage Elsa Schiaparelli
Crystal, Brass
$14,998 / set
W 2.5 in D 1 in Dm 4.5 in L 16.5 in
Couture Elsa Schiaparelli Baretti GeorgianCannetille Beaded 4Piece Parure, c1950
By Elsa Schiaparelli
Located in Chicago, IL
documented parurier for Elsa Schiaparelli's final semi-couture collections around 1950, when such limited
Crystal, Gold, Yellow Gold, Gilt Metal
Schiaparelli Haute Couture Black Changeant Faille Evening Jacket
By Elsa Schiaparelli
Located in New York, NY
: America gave me the approval" Elsa Schiaparelli Chic faille Haute Couture evening jacket by
$565Sale Price / set|27% Off
H 1.38 in W 1.19 in D 0.4 in
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
Crystal, Rhodium
$838 / set
H 1.58 in W 1.38 in D 0.28 in
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
Gilt Metal
$9,200Sale Price|20% Off
H 0.38 in W 14 in D 0.82 in
1930s House of Schiaparelli Studio Green Gripoix Parure Haute Couture Early Set
Located in Hyattsville, MD
The Decadence of Early Haute Couture released by the hands of Elsa Schiaparelli. Early 1930’s
Art Glass
Elsa Schiaparelli Gold Mesh Crystal Tassel Necklace
By Elsa Schiaparelli
Located in Wilton, CT
Signed Schiaparelli gold mesh crystal tassel necklace. Extremely limited edition SCHIAPARELLI mesh
Schiaparelli Goldtone Leaf Ruby Tone Jeweled Earrings
By Elsa Schiaparelli
Located in Stamford, CT
A pair of Elsa Schiaparelli 1940s clip earrings. Each earring has three goldtone leaves and two
Ruby, Base Metal
Schiaparelli Brooch and Earrings 1940s Silvertone and Blue Stones
By Elsa Schiaparelli
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a beautiful blue and silver-tone 1940s Elsa Schiaparelli brooch and clip-on earrings set
Roger Jean Pierre, probably for Elsa SCHIAPARELLI, large old BROOCH
By Roger Jean-Pierre
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
designer ROGER Jean Pierre, probably for Elsa SCHIAPARELLI, dimensions 9 x 4 cm, weight 24 g, inscription
Mixed Metal
Unavailable
H 0.5 in W 1 in L 7.5 in
Mid-20th Century Silver, Austrian Crystal & Molded Glass Bracelet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1940'S Elsa Schiaparelli Style Silver Plate, Austrian Crystal & Molded Art Glass Stone Bracelet
rare ELSA SCHIAPARELLI 1930's velvet & silk embriodered coat
By Elsa Schiaparelli
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Extremely rare embroidered silk coat with silk velvet and handmade buttons from ELSA SCHIAPARELLI
Sold
Size: Equivalent French Size 34/36
An Elsa Schiaparelli Bar Jacket in Cream Silk Numbered 89254 Circa 1947-1950
By Elsa Schiaparelli
Located in Toulon, FR
humor and distance that characterizes the work of Elsa Schiaparelli ..... Very clever and fitted
Schiaparelli Earrings
By Elsa Schiaparelli
Located in Austin, TX
Schiaparelli Earrings clip on. Condition: as is 1 1/4" L x 1/2" W
Sold
H 1.19 in W 0.79 in
Clip-on earring by E. Schiaparelli Italy, different rhinestones, designed 1940/5
By Elsa Schiaparelli
Located in Stuttgart, DE
Vintage clip-on earring designed by Schiaparelli in the 1950s Italy. The ear clips are made of
Crystal
Schiaparelli Paris Pink Fur felt breton hat with Rhinestones and Tassel
By Elsa Schiaparelli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Measurements: 22.25" 5" crown depth 3.5" brim at widest point Labels: Schiaparelli, Paris
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H 1.5 in W 0.79 in D 0.4 in
Clip-on Earring by Schiaparelli Italy, red frosted glass and gilt metal, 1950's
By Elsa Schiaparelli
Located in Stuttgart, DE
Vintage red frosted glass and gilt metal earring by Elsa Schiaparelli, Italy 1940/50's. All other
Gilt Metal
Black chiné Elsa Schiaparelli 1940's skirt -suit
By Elsa Schiaparelli
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
( jacket only) with Schiaparelli's signature
Rare 1940s Elsa Schiaparelli Sheer Blush Nightgown with Velvet Bows & Lace Trim
By Elsa Schiaparelli
Located in Kingston, NY
Rare 1940s Elsa Schiaparelli Sheer Pink Nightgown with Velvet Bows and Lace Trim This exquisite
Signed Rare Vintage Schiaparelli Faceted Austrian Crystals Bracelet
By Elsa Schiaparelli
Located in North Miami, FL
This rarely seen and very special signed gorgeous bracket by Elsa Schiaparelli is smoky gray green
Crystal, Rhodium
Sold
Size: Best fits XS/S see measurements
Schiaparelli Green Jacket and Skirt Suit Set with Crossover Detail, circa 1950
By Elsa Schiaparelli
Located in San Francisco, CA
Schiaparelli sage green midi length skirt suit, estimated late 1940s, early 1950s. Criss cross
Sold
Size: Diameter 1,5 cm to 4 cm
42 Ceramic Buttons Possibly Jean Clément for Elsa Schiaparelli Circa 1930/1940
By Jean Clement
Located in Toulon, FR
Elsa Schiaparelli from the 1930s / 1940s. Oneiric repertoire (Zodiac, Noah's Ark, Swans, false cameos
Vintage 1940's Schiaparelli Inspired 'Hands On' Silk Appliqué Lace Bra & Panties
By Schiaparelli, Elsa Schiaparelli
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Words can not describe how sensational this rare early 1940's Schiaparelli inspired surrealist
Vintage Schiaparelli Lime Set
By Elsa Schiaparelli
Located in Austin, TX
Period: 1940s Hallmark: Schiaparelli Condition: perfect Dimensions: brooch H 3 Inch, earrings H 1.4
Base Metal
Vintage Schiaparelli Brooch With Rhinestones 1940s
By Elsa Schiaparelli
Located in Austin, TX
Period: 1940s Hallmark: Schiaparelli Condition: perfect Dimensions: H 2.75 Inch Materials: base
1940s Schiapperelli Paris Swirl Hat
By Elsa Schiaparelli
Located in Rockwood, ON
There is soon to be a Met exhibit featuring Elsa Schiaperelli so you pretty much guarantee that her
Mid-20th Century Silver, Austrian Crystal & Molded Glass Bracelet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1940'S Elsa Schiaparelli Style Silver Plate, Austrian Crystal & Molded Art Glass Stone Bracelet
1940s Schiaparelli Huge Topaz Earrings
By Elsa Schiaparelli
Located in Chicago, IL
These huge Elsa Schiaparelli clip-on earrings are from the 1940s. Each earring is made up of a
Base Metal
1940s Schiaparelli Heart Brooch and Earrings
By Elsa Schiaparelli
Located in Winnetka, IL
Demi-parure set consisting of a heart-shaped, sculptural brooch and clip earrings by couturier Elsa
Base Metal
Schiaparelli by Fownes Cream Gloves w Hand Sewn Beaded Rhinestones Orignal tag
By Elsa Schiaparelli, Fownes
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Schiaparelli, by Fownes, Cream Gloves with Hand Sewn Multi Color Beaded Rhinestones. Original paper
Boue Soeurs Romantic French 1920 Silk and Lace Gown
Located in New York, NY
French Boue Soeurs style romantic 1920's silk and lace gown. Composed of pale pink silk jersey crepe , the empire bodice of hand embroidered cotton tulle in floral motifs and fillet...
ALEXANDER McQUEEN A/W 2007 "Witches" Black Red Silk Taffeta Bubble Evening Gown
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: A/W 2007 "Witches" Designer: Alexander McQueen Style: Evening Gown Color(s): Shades of black, red Lined: Yes Marked Fabric Cont...
1990s Dolce & Gabbana Brown Satin White Lace Trim Mini Slip Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This 1990s Dolce & Gabbana mini slip dress is crafted from brown silk satin with delicate white lace trim. The lingerie-inspired design features adjustable straps, a soft bustline, a...
Versace Silk Cut out Back Dress
By Versace
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful pink silk dress from Versace. It is is a simple sleeveless sheath from the front. The back is exposed from the shoulders to low back with the exception of draping framin...
Robe and night-gown in pink nylon and tulle with gold Polka dots Schiaparelli
By Schiaparelli
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Robe and night-gown in pink nylon and tulle with gold Polka dots. The Robe is draped on the shoulders and close with gold metal buttons. The dress is draped on the bust with tulle sh...
Gucci Silk Dress with Hardware and Cut outs
By Frida Giannini, Gucci
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous grey silk jersey dress from Gucci. It is fitted with long sleeves and cut outs at one shoulder and side waist plus a slit along the front of one leg of the straight skirt...
Chanel Haute Couture Lace Gown 1940s
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
This is a very rare vintage 1940s Chanel couture gown. Straight silhouette gown comprising a skirt and a blouse, delicate plunging backline decorated with a bow. Material: silk, lac...
$335Sale Price|30% Off
Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage Iconic Destructured Sailor Stripes Sweater
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Nice, FR
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER vintage iconic destructured sailor stripes sweater featuring detachable sleeves. This sweater features : - Black knitted fabric with white stripes design. - Turtl...
$874
Size: Recommended Size; U.K. 8
1990’s Vivienne Westwood Pin Striped Cropped Fitted linen striped Jacket
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Sheffield, GB
A beautiful mid 1990's Vivienne Westwood Jacket, crafted from a pin striped Linen in shades of blue, white & mauve, with a simple cotton lining. The jacket features a figure-hug...
$1,780Sale Price|20% Off
Size: Large
1960s Jean Patou Vintage Wool Jacket + Skirt Suit Ensemble with Faux Fur Trim
By Jean Patou
Located in Sparks, NV
Completely amazing vintage 1960s Jean Patou black wool jacket and skirt ensemble with faux fur trim and gold studs. Incredible tailoring and construction and chic enamel buttons. Ful...
S/S 2003 Gianni Versace by Donatella Runway Oroton Chainmail Lace Mini Dress
By Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace, Gianni Versace Couture
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting an incredible acid green and purple Oroton Gianni Versace Couture mini dress designed by Donatella Versace. From the Spring/Summer 2003 collection, this dress debuted as L...
Jean Paul Gaultier Fur Trim Crop Jacket
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful black fur trimmed jacket from Jean Paul Gaultier. It is cropped with a soft, fur trimmed collar in shades of grey and full raglan sleeves with matching wide fur cuffs. ...
Christian Dior by John Galliano Sheer Bronze Gold Knit Mini Dress 1999 2000
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Berlin, BE
Christian Dior by John Galliano Fall 1999/ 2000 Extremely sexy dress by John Galliano for Dior - a dress that transcends mere fabric to become an emblem of audacious elegance. This...
Gianni Versace Red Leather Motorcycle Jacket and Skirt A/W 1994
By Gianni Versace
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous and rare red patent leather motorcycle jacket with matching skirt from Gianni Versace. It has all of Versace's amazing attention to detail including Medusa head pulls on t...
1890S Purple Wool Victorian With Taffeta Cape
Located in New York, NY
1890S Purple Wool Victorian With Taffeta Cape
BOB MACKIE Vintage Red Heavily Embellished Evening Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Bob Mackie Vintage 1980's - 1990's Jet black with vibrant fire engine red shiny embellishments expertly placed throughout, as Bob Mackie does best Hard boning corset inside Structure...
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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