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Elsa Schiaparelli Accessories

Italian, French, 1890-1973

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.

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Designer: Elsa Schiaparelli
Schiaparelli Talleyrand Silhouette Revival Stovepipe Hat
Schiaparelli Talleyrand Silhouette Revival Stovepipe Hat

Schiaparelli Talleyrand Silhouette Revival Stovepipe Hat

By Elsa Schiaparelli, Schiaparelli

Located in New York, NY

Schiaparelli's 1945 Talleyrand Silhouette revival stove pipe hat is a later 1950's interpretation of her earlier design. When Schiaparelli returned to Paris, she presented her first...

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Schiaparelli Black Raffia with a Ribbon Floppy Fedora Hat

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Located in Sharon, CT

A black Raffia ruffled 4" brimmed hat with a 4" interior diameter. Black silk ribbon. Height of hat around 6 1/2".

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1950s French Elsa Schiaparelli Accessories

Schiaparelli for Hughes & Hatcher Red Patterned Wide Tie Necktie, 1960s
Schiaparelli for Hughes & Hatcher Red Patterned Wide Tie Necktie, 1960s

Schiaparelli for Hughes & Hatcher Red Patterned Wide Tie Necktie, 1960s

By Elsa Schiaparelli

Located in San Francisco, CA

Schiaparelli 1970s tie in a beautiful red (the color of a fresh ripe cherry) black and white pattern created for the now defunct Michigan department store Hughes & Hatcher. Signed Sc...

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1960s Elsa Schiaparelli Accessories

Elsa Schiaparelli 1950's Silk Flowers Hat
Elsa Schiaparelli 1950's Silk Flowers Hat

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. T...

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Elsa Schiaperelli vintage hat, 1950s
Elsa Schiaperelli vintage hat, 1950s

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...

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Schiaparelli 1950's Pink Structured Turban Hat
Schiaparelli 1950's Pink Structured Turban Hat

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".

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1950s French Elsa Schiaparelli Accessories

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1950 Schiaparelli Black Horsehair Braided Dome Hat W/Bows

1950 Schiaparelli Black Horsehair Braided Dome Hat W/Bows

By Elsa Schiaparelli, Schiaparelli

Located in Gresham, OR

1950 Schiaparelli hat is completely constructed of layers of black horsehair swirls of ribbon creating a dome-like design. This unusual domed hat is ...

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Elsa Schiaparelli Black and White Cabochon Necklace, 1950s
Elsa Schiaparelli Black and White Cabochon Necklace, 1950s

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 ...

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1950s French Elsa Schiaparelli Accessories

Elsa Schiaparelli Pair of Stockings and Its Original Box Circa 1958
Elsa Schiaparelli Pair of Stockings and Its Original Box Circa 1958

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 Schiaparelli Paris Velour Cocktail Hat - Feather Pom and Rhinestone Trim
1950s Schiaparelli Paris Velour Cocktail Hat - Feather Pom and Rhinestone Trim

1950s Schiaparelli Paris Velour Cocktail Hat - Feather Pom and Rhinestone Trim

By Elsa Schiaparelli, Schiaparelli

Located in North Attleboro, MA

Chic, sculptural, and unmistakably Schiaparelli, this vintage Paris cocktail hat delivers the witty drama the house is known for. This vintage Schiaparelli Paris cocktail hat is a standout example of midcentury millinery design. Crafted in warm cinnamon-brown velour felt, the hat features a structured oval crown wrapped in contrasting velvet bands of burnt orange and deep brown. A dramatic feather pom accents the top, paired with a soft feather spray and a rhinestone flourish for a subtle spark of glamour. The feathers remain present and secure, though the plumage has naturally softened and lost some of its original downy texture over time. This is typical for midcentury millinery. The top of the velour crown shows several small areas of surface nap loss consistent with light moth grazing. These spots are cosmetic, stable, and do not affect the hat’s structure or wearability. 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: 1950s • Materials: Velour felt, velvet banding, feathers, rhinestones • Color: Cinnamon brown, rust, deep brown • Style: Percher / cocktail hat • Size: Marked 22 (U.S. sizing), equivalent to approximately 56 cm in European sizing. Suitable for a standard women’s medium fit. • Condition: Very good vintage condition. Feathers intact with age-related softening. Several small areas of surface nap loss to the velour crown consistent with light moth grazing. Structure and trim remain strong. A collectible, personality-filled example of Schiaparelli’s couture...

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Mid-20th Century French Elsa Schiaparelli Accessories

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Elsa Schiaparelli accessories for sale on 1stDibs.

Find an extraordinary range of authentic Elsa Schiaparelli accessories available on 1stDibs. If you’re browsing our collection of unique vintage and designer fashion to elevate your daily look or to introduce new colors to the dazzling formal wear in your wardrobe, this designer’s body of work includes elements of red and other tones. Most of the items here were designed during the 20th Century, but you can find examples that were created as recently as the 21st Century and Contemporary. Customers who are interested in this designer might also find the work of Schiaparelli, Marc Bohan, and Paco Rabanne appealing. On 1stDibs, find haute couture, vintage and designer Elsa Schiaparelli accessories from top boutiques around the world. Elsa Schiaparelli accessories prices can differ depending upon time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $95 and tops out at $6,000, while the average work can sell for $598.
Questions About Elsa Schiaparelli Accessories
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Elsa Schiaparelli dressed many notable people over the course of her career. In 1931, she created a divided skirt for tennis player Lili de Alvarez to wear for the Wimbledon tournament. She also produced the costumes worn by Zsa Zsa Gabor in the 1952 film Moulin Rouge and by Mae West in the 1937 film Every Day's a Holiday. On 1stDibs, find a range of Elsa Schiaparelli apparel and accessories.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Elsa Schiaparelli is an Italian-born fashion designer who was famous for her surrealist designs, which included outlandish accessories such as a purse shaped like a telephone. You can shop a selection of Elsa Schiapatelli pieces from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    To identify Elsa Schiaparelli jewelry, search inconspicuous areas for her maker's mark. Pieces from her eponymous brand will usually have a mark that reads "Schiaparelli." Items from the Elsa Schiaparelli for Tiffany & Co. collection will usually feature her name along with the Tiffany wordmark. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable dealer can also help you identify your jewelry. Explore a collection of Elsa Schiaparelli jewelry on 1stDibs.