Schiaparelli Black and White Fur Coat
By Schiaparelli
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
- Black karakul sheep - White fur collar - Three front button closure - Mid length
Schiaparelli Black and White Fur Coat
By Schiaparelli
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
- Black karakul sheep - White fur collar - Three front button closure - Mid length
$6,245
Size: 21-23 inch diameter above ears
Couture Elsa Schiaparelli Paris MakerSigned Fur Felt Ribbon Cloche Hat c1934
By Elsa Schiaparelli
Located in Chicago, IL
While sleek cloche hats were the rage in Art-Deco "flapper" fashion, this fur felt hat was
1960s Schiaparelli Paris Mod Zebra Striped Fedora w/ Eyelet and Lacing Details.
By Schiaparelli
Located in Gresham, OR
A striking 1960s Mod Schiaparelli Paris zebra striped fur felt narrow-brimmed fedora with gold-tone
Schiaparelli 1950s Mink Stole
By Elsa Schiaparelli
Located in New York, NY
SALE! Originally $795 This Schiaparelli stole drapes beautifully; the fur is supple and in perfect
Unavailable
Size: equivalent S/M/L - see measures
Haute Couture MANFRIANI Florence Rare Wild Jaguar Fur (Pre-Ban) Coat. Unworn
By Elsa Schiaparelli
Located in Somo (Santander), ES
Haute Couture Manfriani Florence rare wild jaguar fur vintage coat. Pre-Ban. Black silk lined
1950s Elsa Schiaparelli Fur Felt "Shocking Pink" Brimmed Hat w Tassel
By Elsa Schiaparelli
Located in Gresham, OR
1950s Elsa Schiaparelli fur felt "shocking pink' brimmed hat w tassel trim.
1950s Elsa Schiaparelli Fur Felt Hat
By Elsa Schiaparelli
Located in Port Hope, ON
Stylish and elegant cream color fur felt hat from designer Elsa Schiaparelly manufactured in Italy
1950's SCHIAPARELLI Mink Fur Cloak
By Elsa Schiaparelli
Located in London, GB
Elsa Schiaparelli 1950s blonde mink fur cloak. The item sits comfortably on the shoulders with wide
1950s Schiaparelli Black Textured Velvet Jacket With Fur Collar
By Elsa Schiaparelli, Schiaparelli
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous cropped jacket from iconic Italian designer Schiaparelli. This1950s classic is timeless
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
SCHIAPARELLI Black Persian Lamb Mink Fur Shrug - Jacket - 1960s Vintage
By Elsa Schiaparelli, Schiaparelli
Located in Wallkill, NY
Awesome vintage Jacket from the 1960s Elsa Schiaparelli Black Persian Lamb Jacket This is Fabulous
Circa 1965 Elsa Schiaparelli Fur Bolero Jacket Stunner
By Elsa Schiaparelli
Located in Toronto, ON
Interesting period Elsa Schiaparelli fur, retailed from Eatons Canada. Great design and looks
Elsa Schiaparelli Fur Capelet
By Elsa Schiaparelli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Elsa Schiaparelli capelet dates to the 1970's and is made of a mixture of cream, light
1950's Schiaparelli Checkered Mink Fur Double-Breasted Coat
By Elsa Schiaparelli
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
bizarre—was her medium of creative expression. Schiaparelli fur garments were of the highest quality furs
1950's Schiaparelli Paris Ivory-White Mink Fur Tailored Princess Stroller Coat
By Elsa Schiaparelli
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
bizarre—was her medium of creative expression. Schiaparelli fur garments were of the highest quality furs
70s Schiaparelli Fur Wide Brim Hat
By Elsa Schiaparelli
Located in San Francisco, CA
70s Schiaparelli Fur Wide Brim Hat. Sequin band with ribbon bow detail. Contrast turquoise
Schiaparelli 1950's Astrakhan + Mink Fur coat
By Elsa Schiaparelli
Located in Yucca Valley, CA
Lovely 1950s/60s Elsa Schiaparelli fur coat. BEAUTIFUL find! Short, cropped Persian lamb fur body
60s Schiaparelli Faux Fur Hat
By Elsa Schiaparelli
Located in San Francisco, CA
60s Schiaparelli Faux Fur Hat
Schiaparelli Paris Luxurious Mink Fur Stole Wrap
By Elsa Schiaparelli, Schiaparelli
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Schiaparelli Paris Luxurious Mink Fur Stole Wrap Lined in signature Schiaparelli logo silk, this
1960s Schiaparelli Convertible Two Length Fox Fur & Leather Coat
By Elsa Schiaparelli, Schiaparelli
Located in Rockwood, ON
This is an incredible fur and the workmanship is of the best possible quality. Schiaparelli is of
John Galliano for Christian Dior Pink Silk Flower Dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful blush pink silk dress with green and bright pink flowers by John Galliano for Christian Dior. It has ruched straps forming a front V, the skirt falls in gentle folds to ...
$199Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 2
1990s Diane Von Furstenberg ' Leaf ' Print Safari Strapless Cotton Blouse
By Diane von Furstenberg
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 90s Diane Von Furstenberg green and white cotton strapless top! 3-D leaf print, with a trapeze/free flowing waist. Buttons at top back. Can easily be dressed day to night. ...
1960'S Pyschedelic Floral Cotton Long Sleeve Mod Dress With Pockets
Located in New York, NY
1960'S Pyschedelic Floral Cotton Long Sleeve Mod Dress With Pockets
1930S Black Silk Chantilly Lace Gown With Tiered Ruffle Hem & Puff Sleeves
Located in New York, NY
1930S Black Silk Chantilly Lace Gown With Tiered Ruffle Hem & Puff Sleeves
Louis Vuitton Paris Italian Knit Brown Cardigan c 21st c
By Louis Vuitton
Located in University City, MO
Louis Vuitton Paris Italian knit brown cardigan sweater Size M The chic Italian knit cardigan is designed with a muted light brown shade; accented with subtle gold metallic knit band...
Giorgio Armani 1990s 90s Vintage Khaki / Light Green Herringbone Blazer Jacket
By Giorgio Armani
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautifully tailored vintage Giorgio Armani blazer! This fitted blazer is a khaki/ on the verge of light green, with herringbone print throughout. Two pockets at each side of the wai...
1960's Nina Ricci Black Couture Dress with Mink Trim
By Nina Ricci
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Elegant couture made late 1960's black silk cocktail dress with fitted corset bustier and dark brown mink fur trimmed bodice. The full skirt adds a touch of volume to the dress. Hand...
Oscar de la Renta Resort 2009 Runway One Shoulder Silk Toga Dress $3, 200 BNWT
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing brand new with tags Oscar de la Renta silk one shoulder dress! Detailed for $3,200! Featured in the Resort 2009 Oscar Runway Collection (see pictures). One shoulder can be wo...
Tulle stretch jersey leopard printed dress Roberto Cavalli" Class"
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Tulle stretch jersey leopard printed dress. Gold metal ring on each shoulders straps, in the front. Wrap on the bust. Double lays of stretch leopard jersey on the bust and waist. pe...
Oscar de la Renta Purple Ombre Houndstooth Check Silk Cocktail Dress
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in San Francisco, CA
Oscar de la Renta silk pencil cut cocktail dress in a purple checked houndstooth pattern and ombre mid section. Back zip and hook and eye. 100% silk. Made in USA. Size 8. Runs sli...
1950S Black Nylon/Lace Bullet Bra
Located in New York, NY
1950S Black Nylon/Lace Bullet Bra
Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Purple and Green Silk Rouched Hat with Bow
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche hat is composed of a purple and green striped silk. The hat features a rouched detail and bow. In excellent vintage condition, the black bow has f...
$490
Size: Medium - Large
Rozae Nichols Charcoal Gray Ombre Sequins A - Line Silk Trapeze Top / Blouse
By Rozae Nichols
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic Rozae Nichols charcoal gray ombre trapeze top! 100% silk, with hundreds of sequins encrusted throughout the entire blouse. Adjustable straps, so you can make shorter or longer. ...
Alexander McQueen A/W 2005 "The Man Who Knew Too Much" Leopard Fur Jacket Skirt
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
Alexander McQueen A/W 2005 "The Man Who Knew Too Much" Leopard Print Silk Jacket Pencil Skirt Set Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: Autumn / Winter 2005 “The Man W...
Chester Weinberg Vintage 1960s 60s Silk Floral Print Dress- Rhinestone Buttons
By Chester Weinberg
Located in Sparks, NV
Stunning floral printed silk dress by Chester Weinberg. Balloon sleeves, rhinestone buttons and medium weight quality silk fabric. Fully lined in mustard silk, this dress features ha...
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN pink LEATHER CROPPED BIKER Jacket 40
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Zürich, CH
Alexander McQueen cropped biker jacket in pale pink textured calf leather. With epaulettes, buttoned notch collar, zipper pocket on the chest, buttoned flap pocket on the front, belt...
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.
This year's Costume Institute exhibition is all about embracing the eccentric.
A captivating show at the Manhattan museum explores how jewelry has ornamented the body through the millennia — and redefines it as high art.