Schiaparelli Jewelry & Watches
French
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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SCHIAPARELLI black viscose 2023 BIJOUX BUTTON WRAP Dress 34 XS
By Schiaparelli
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Schiaparelli evening dress in black viscose (100%) embodies the house’s signature surrealist codes. Designed with a relaxed, floor-sweeping silhouette, it feature...
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21st Century and Contemporary Schiaparelli Jewelry & Watches
Jacquard knitted cardigan in mohair and wool Schiaparelli Circa 1970's
By Schiaparelli
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Jacquard knitted cardigan in mohair and wool. buttons closure on the middle front.
50% mohair, 45% wool, 5% nylon
SIZE L
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1970s Italian Schiaparelli Jewelry & Watches
Schiaparelli dress 'trompe l'oeil' Summer 2023
By Schiaparelli
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
SCHIAPARELLI - (Made in France) Long-sleeve blue stretch dress with a trompe l'oeil pattern. Size XS indicated. 2023 Spring-Summer Collection under the artistic direction of Daniel R...
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2010s Schiaparelli Jewelry & Watches
Schiaparelli charm belt
By Schiaparelli
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
SCHIAPARELLI - Wide black leather belt with a golden metal buckle representing a nose. To be mentioned, some holes were added to the belt.
Condition:
Good condition
Dimensions:
Siz...
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2010s Schiaparelli Jewelry & Watches
$4,641
Schiaparelli Satin Gold, Pearl & Rhinestone Iconic Surrealist Charm Bracelet
By Schiaparelli
Located in New York, NY
Presented is a striking surrealist Salvatore Dali-inspired 'Ode to the Five Senses' charm bracelet from Maison Schiaparelli’s 2021 collection, created under the artistic direction of...
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2010s French Contemporary Schiaparelli Jewelry & Watches
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Gold Plate
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 o...
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1960s Unknown Schiaparelli Jewelry & Watches
Schiaparelli 1990s Jupe Midi Plus FR36 Black Wool Sculptural Skirt UK8 US6
By Schiaparelli
Located in PARIS, FR
Schiaparelli skirt circa 1990 in slightly satiny black wool twill, length below the knee, fitted cut at the top with a set of yokes and wide godet at the bottom, black satiny canvas ...
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1990s French Schiaparelli Jewelry & Watches
Schiaparelli Black Raffia with a Ribbon Floppy Fedora Hat
By Schiaparelli, Elsa Schiaparelli
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 Schiaparelli Jewelry & Watches
Schiaparelli Talleyrand Silhouette Revival Stovepipe Hat
By Schiaparelli, Elsa 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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1950s American Schiaparelli Jewelry & Watches
Schiaparelli Valentine Heart w/Arrow dress Jacket New!
By Schiaparelli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Schiaparelli black wool blazer with signature large red heart pierced by embroidered gold arrows, with a small spray of clear stones. Four (4) small delicate buttons showc...
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21st Century and Contemporary Schiaparelli Jewelry & Watches
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
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1950s French Schiaparelli Jewelry & Watches
Schiaparelli Citrine Studded Swag Chain Necklace
By Schiaparelli
Located in New York, NY
Schiaparelli gilt chain swag necklace studded with citrine crystals throughout. 4 central oval citrine pastes form the focus of this attractive necklace. USA 1950's, design France.
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1950s French Vintage Schiaparelli Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Gilt Metal, Gold Plate, Base Metal
New Limited Edition Schiaparelli Timeless Evening Gown
By Schiaparelli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Schiaparelli rare limited edition bias cut gown from the 2021 collection by Daniel Roseberry. Black silk long sleeve cowl neck with cape overlay. Single sleeve with zipper wrist. Sid...
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21st Century and Contemporary Schiaparelli Jewelry & Watches
New Schiaparelli Nude Thigh High Hosiery Stockings, Original Box – Petite, 1960s
By Schiaparelli
Located in Tucson, AZ
In those faraway days before full hosiery the sirens wore thigh high stockings, which necessitated another sexy little number—the garter—to hold t...
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1960s French Schiaparelli Jewelry & Watches
Schiaparelli Faux Pearl and Pave Ball Flower Brooch
By Schiaparelli
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Schiaparelli Faux Pearl and Pave Ball Flower Brooch from the 1950's. Dimensional flower form with faux pearls studded with pave crystal spheres set in textured golden petals....
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1950s American Artisan Vintage Schiaparelli Jewelry & Watches
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Gilt Metal
Schiaparelli Victorian Revival Etruscan Earclips
By Schiaparelli
Located in New York, NY
Schiaparelli's antiqued gilt metal Victorian Revival earclips with Etruscan work decoration and filigree metal beads mimics 19th century archaeological jewelery.
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Schiaparelli's ...
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1950s American Vintage Schiaparelli Jewelry & Watches
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Gilt Metal
Schiaparelli Iconic "Shocking Pink" Silk Hood Dress Gown
By Schiaparelli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elsa Schiaparelli's iconic "Shocking Pink" evening dress. Fully fashioned in silk charmeuse with attached hood and cross-over waist closure. Slender sleeves with zipper wrists. Full dramatic train enhances the look. Fantastic fashion flair in this deco inspired 2021 gown...
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21st Century and Contemporary Schiaparelli Jewelry & Watches
Schiaparelli Signed MidCentury LeavesMotif Austrian Crystals Gilt Link Bracelet
By Schiaparelli
Located in Chicago, IL
Signed "Schiaparelli" in script, this mid-century link bracelet features a textural-leaves motif characteristic of costume jewelry by the Parisian couturier Elsa Schiaparelli. Like m...
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Mid-20th Century American Post-War Schiaparelli Jewelry & Watches
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Crystal, Yellow Gold, Base Metal, Gilt Metal
Schiaparelli Aurora Georgian Swag Brooch
By Schiaparelli
Located in New York, NY
Schiaparelli Aurora Georgian Swag Brooch from the 1950's. Iconic design from this crystal Aurora Borealis series by Schiaparelli. 1950's USA. Signed.
3.25" x 2.5".
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1950s American Vintage Schiaparelli Jewelry & Watches
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Gilt Metal
NWT Schiaparelli Jeweled Flowers Silk Evening Dress
By Schiaparelli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A lovely modern Schiaparelli silk colorblock evening dress adorned with tiny jeweled flowers on skirt and sides of bodice. "V" neckline softly pleated bodice extending into a lightly draped skirt. Back features double panel short train. Back zipper closure. Side thigh high slit. The rich colors of orange and turquoise taken from colors used in older vintage Schiaparelli dress...
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21st Century and Contemporary Schiaparelli Jewelry & Watches
Schiaparelli 1950s Assorted Crystal Clip-On Earrings
By Schiaparelli
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Gorgeous and timeless, these Schiaparelli earrings are perfect! Circa late 1950s, these earrings feature an assortment of multi colored crystals and various shapes and sizes. Include...
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1950s Italian Vintage Schiaparelli Jewelry & Watches
Vintage Schiaparelli Statement Amethyst Art Glass Multi-strand Necklace 1950s
By Schiaparelli
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A beautiful Vintage Schiaparelli Amethyst Necklace dating to the 1950s. A design statement from this illustrious house featuring art glass and faceted beads in opulent hues of amethy...
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1950s French Vintage Schiaparelli Jewelry & Watches
Schiaparelli "Man Ray" Cold Shoulder Handkerchief Hem Dress Wearable Art
By Schiaparelli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Schiaparelli’s Spring pret-a-porter 2019 collection presented a focus on artist Man Ray. Eye catching and dramatic Schiaparelli silk dress with shirtwaist style bodice extending into a flowing handkerchief hem skirt. Complimented with graceful bishop style sleeves with cold shoulder openings and anchored with cuffs of woven design fabric. Tiny crystal buttons used for sleeve closure if desired.
The art work is clear, crisp and memorable. The back showcases an Afro American hand. Front shows the memorable man ray “eye...
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2010s Schiaparelli Jewelry & Watches
House of Schiaparelli Retro Style Tassle Demi Parure
By Schiaparelli
Located in New York, NY
Schiaparelli's costume jewelery of the 1950's continued the leit motifs from her pre-war and post-war couture collections.
Nature,art, ethnic cultures and influences such as surreali...
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1950s American Vintage Schiaparelli Jewelry & Watches
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Gilt Metal
Vintage Schiaparelli Glass Fruit Earrings 1960s
By Schiaparelli
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A sublime pair of Vintage Schiaparelli Fruit Earrings from the 1960s. Large faceted black crystals sit atop a leafy foliage. Join the reignited Schiaparelli following with a gorgeous vintage treasure from this extraordinary couture House.
From her signature colour Shocking Pink to her collaborations with Surrealist artists, Elsa Schiaparelli transformed women’s fashion and revolutionised costume jewellery during the first part of the 20th Century. Elsa instilled a provocative avant-garde artistry in her clothing and accessories, including those created with Salvador Dalí, such as the now world-famous lobster dress...
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1960s Vintage Schiaparelli Jewelry & Watches
Schiaparelli Collectors Perfume Print Scarf
By Elsa Schiaparelli, Schiaparelli
Located in New York, NY
Schiaparelli collector's perfume print scarf. Of silk crepe printed in various shades of blues with a pictoral catalogue of Schiaparelli perfume a...
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2010s Italian Schiaparelli Jewelry & Watches
House of Schiaparelli Lava Ice Stone Demi Parure
By Schiaparelli
Located in New York, NY
Schiaparelli's costume jewelery of the 1950's continued the leit motifs from her pre-war and post-war couture collections.
Nature,art, ethnic cultures and influences such as surreal...
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1950s American Vintage Schiaparelli Jewelry & Watches
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Silver Plate
Schiaparelli Sample Fabric "Rose de Printemps"
By Schiaparelli
Located in New York, NY
Schiaparelli sample fabric embroidery for Waverly Decorative Fabrics. "The Rose De Printemps" design of Schiffli embroidered rose sprays. Also attached are four small different color way samples. New with signature Schiaparelli Shocking...
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1950s American Schiaparelli Jewelry & Watches
Serge Lepage Haute Couture Paris Black Cocktail Dress
By Schiaparelli
Located in Sharon, CT
A black silk crepe cocktail dress, with layered sleeves accented with a zigzagging light blue silk ribbon. Lepage was the design director for Schiaparelli form 1977-1979 and
created ...
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1970s French Schiaparelli Jewelry & Watches
Vintage Schiaparelli Watermelon Heliotrope Earrings 1950s
By Schiaparelli
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A Pair of Vintage Schiaparelli Watermelon Earrings. Featuring a large round watermelon or heliotrope crystal in a crown edge prong setting. Each rhinestone is a veritable rainbow of ...
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1950s Vintage Schiaparelli Jewelry & Watches
Schiaparelli Lava and Aurora Borealis Earclips
By Schiaparelli
Located in New York, NY
Elsa Schiaparelli's iridiscent lava stone and aurora borealis earrings with clip back fittings. Antique gold finish. 1950's USA. Earrings 1".
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1950s French Vintage Schiaparelli Jewelry & Watches
Schiaparelli Hot Pink Silk Dress & Coat Set Ensemble
By Schiaparelli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A new Schiaparelli ensemble inspired by Schiaparelli's prediliction for the shade of hot pink. Silk tent dress with matching long sleeve coat. Dress...
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21st Century and Contemporary Schiaparelli Jewelry & Watches
Vintage Schiaparelli Vivid Easter Egg Earrings 1950s
By Schiaparelli
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A pair of Vintage Schiaparelli Easter Egg Earrings. Exquisite vibrant easter egg stones surrounded by a fan of fancy cut crystals create this rare jewel. A decadent and adorable fini...
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1950s Vintage Schiaparelli Jewelry & Watches
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 Roseber...
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1950s Vintage Schiaparelli Jewelry & Watches
House of Schiaparelli Multicolor and Iridized VariStone Earclips
By Schiaparelli
Located in New York, NY
Schiaparelli's costume jewelery of the 1950's continued the leit motifs from her pre-war and post-war couture collections.
Nature,art, ethnic cultures...
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1950s American Vintage Schiaparelli Jewelry & Watches
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 eyelet and cord lacing details. Size Small.
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1960s French Schiaparelli Jewelry & Watches
House of Schiaparelli Aqua and Aurora Suite
By Schiaparelli
Located in New York, NY
Description: Schiaparelli's costume jewelery of the 1950's continued the leit motifs from her pre-war and post-war couture collections.
Nature,art, ethnic cultures and influences su...
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1950s American Vintage Schiaparelli Jewelry & Watches
Important House of Schiaparelli Marquise Flame Suite
By Schiaparelli
Located in New York, NY
Schiaparelli's costume jewelery of the 1950's continued the leit motifs from her pre-war and post-war couture collections.
Nature,art, ethnic cultures and influences such as surreal...
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1950s American Vintage Schiaparelli Jewelry & Watches
1980 Schiaparelli Black & Gold Woodgrain Velvet Side Tie Opera Coat or Dress
By Schiaparelli
Located in Gresham, OR
A 1980s Schiaparelli label, black and gold lame "woodgrained" velvet opera coat-dress with a side faux bow tie closure at neckline. Unlined with interior bias tape finished seams. A ...
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1980s French Schiaparelli Jewelry & Watches
House of Schiaparelli Double iridized Leaf and Ruby Earclips
By Schiaparelli
Located in New York, NY
Schiaparelli's costume jewelery of the 1950's continued the leit motifs from her pre-war and post-war couture collections.
Nature,art, ethnic culture...
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1950s American Artisan Vintage Schiaparelli Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Rhodium, Base Metal
House of Schiaparelli Faux Topaz and Citrine Chandelier Earclips
By Schiaparelli
Located in New York, NY
Schiaparelli's costume jewelery of the 1950's continued the leit motifs from her pre-war and post-war couture collections.
Nature,art, ethnic culture...
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1950s American Vintage Schiaparelli Jewelry & Watches
Schiaparelli Milk Glass Cabochon Leaf Bracelet
By Schiaparelli
Located in New York, NY
Schiaparelli's costume jewelery of the 1950's continued the leit motifs from her pre-war and post-war couture collections.
Nature,art, ethnic cultures and influences such as surreal...
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1950s American Vintage Schiaparelli Jewelry & Watches
House of Schiaparelli Neo Victorian Aurora Watermelon Suite
By Schiaparelli
Located in New York, NY
Schiaparelli's costume jewelery of the 1950's continued the leit motifs from her pre-war and post-war couture collections.
Nature,art, ethnic cultures and influences such as surrealism are ingrained in the DNA of each piece.
Schiaparelli's seal of approval is seen throughout these beautiful objet d'art.
Schiaparelli's Neo Victorian...
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1950s American Vintage Schiaparelli Jewelry & Watches
Schiaparelli Nude Neutrals Tri-Color Velvet and Silk Jersey Cloche Hat–S-M, 1965
By Schiaparelli
Located in Tucson, AZ
This dramatic cloche combines a modern, neutral colorway with artisanal details like carved buttons and silk jersey pleating to create a hat pairable with anything from a cocktail dress to trousers.
Silk jersey cloche with graduated brim slightly longer in front than in rear. Tricolor bands feature cocoa brim, pleated nude center and black velvet crown...
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1960s French Schiaparelli Jewelry & Watches
A Schiaparelli Printed Silk Blouse Dress Circa 2006-2012
By Schiaparelli
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 2006-2012
Blouse dress with printed Schiaparelli logo and dating from the brand's Renaissance in the 2010s. Loose, straight dress with buttons at the front, long puffed sleeves...
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Early 2000s French Schiaparelli Jewelry & Watches
1950 Schiaparelli Black Horsehair Braided Dome Hat W/Bows
By Schiaparelli, Elsa 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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1950s American Schiaparelli Jewelry & Watches
Schiaparelli Figurine Brooch in Wood, Gilded Metal and Flower in Glass Paste
By Schiaparelli
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Schiaparelli -Figurine brooch in wood, gilded metal and flower in glass paste. Vintage jewelry, not signed.
Additional information:
Dimensions: 5.5 H...
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1930s French Vintage Schiaparelli Jewelry & Watches
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Gilt Metal
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
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Late 20th Century French Schiaparelli Jewelry & Watches
Schiaparelli Haute Couture Deco Ruby Cabochon Suite
By Schiaparelli
Located in New York, NY
Schiaparelli Haute Couture Deco style necklace from the early 1940s with gilt curb links set with faux cabochon rubies. These strong archite...
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1940s French Vintage Schiaparelli Jewelry & Watches
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Schiaparelli Haute Couture Harlequin, 1939 by Jean Schlumberger
By Schiaparelli
Located in New York, NY
Schiaparelli Haute Couture Harlequin Brooch, Spring 1939 Jean Schlumberger.
The 12 Dictates. Some of which still reign true...
1. Since ...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Schiaparelli Jewelry & Watches
Price Upon Request
Haute Couture Shocking Pink and Blue Schiaparelli Kings Ribbons Bow Brooch
By Schiaparelli
Located in New York, NY
Elsa Schiaparelli:
"I gave to pink, the nerve of the red, a neon pink, an unreal pink, Shocking Pink"
Yves Saint Laurent:
Schiaparelli's pink was "an aggressive, brawling, warrior pink”
Elsa Schiaparelli's "Shocking" Pink was a color which derived from a 17.27 carat rose colored Cartier diamond known as the Tete de Belier, belonging to her friend and client, Daisy Fellowes.
Shocking Pink was used for the eponymous perfume "Shocking", which was launched in 1937. The packaging was designed by artist Leonor Fini and the bottle was based on Mae West's curvaceous figure.
Her first shoe-hat, designed for her autumn 1937 collection, had a Shocking Pink heel. Salvador Dali loved the color so much he used it for one of his own works, “an enormous stuffed bear...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Schiaparelli Jewelry & Watches
Schiaparelli Haute Couture Aqua and Enamel Cuff, 1930's
By Schiaparelli
Located in New York, NY
Schiaparelli Haute Couture Cuff from the late 1930s of bezel set open back oval "aquamarines" set against a contrasting ground of black enam...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Schiaparelli Jewelry & Watches
Price Upon Request
Schiaparelli Haute Couture Retro Tank Ruby Necklace
By Schiaparelli
Located in New York, NY
Schiaparelli Haute Couture Retro style necklace from the early 1940s with arc shaped gilt chevrons with ruby glass cabochon centers. These s...
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1940s French Vintage Schiaparelli Jewelry & Watches
Price Upon Request
Schiaparelli jewelry & watches for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a range of Schiaparelli jewelry & watches available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique items was designed with extraordinary care, often using gilt metal. While looking for the most stylish antique or vintage Schiaparelli jewelry to pair with your ensemble, you’ll find that Schiaparelli crystal jewelry & watches, from our inventory of 1, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look. We have 5 pieces in this collection as well as a number of other designs by this jeweler. While this collection reflects work that originated over various time periods, most of these items were designed during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider jewelry & watches by and René Boivin. Prices for Schiaparelli jewelry & watches can differ depending upon gemstone, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $300 and tops out at $5,117, while pieces like these, on average, can sell for $590.
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Questions About Schiaparelli Jewelry & Watches
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024To pronounce Schiaparelli, say skep-UH-rell-ee. The surname of fashion designer Elsa Schiaparelli is Italian in origin. She was born in Rome in 1890 and opened her eponymous fashion house in Paris, France, in 1927. On 1stDibs, find a range of Elsa Schiaparelli apparel, jewelry and accessories from some of the world's top boutiques.
- What is a Schiaparelli gown?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Schiaparelli gown is an elaborate evening or formal dress from the luxury fashion house Schiaparelli. Elsa Schiaparelli was an Italian fashion designer well known for her lovely and revolutionary approach to formalwear. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary Schiaparelli haute couture from top sellers around the world.
- What is Schiaparelli known for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024Elsa Schiaparelli is known for transforming fashion from the late 1920s to the early ’50s with her work as a designer. 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. She was especially famous for producing pieces in her signature color, Shocking Pink. Find a selection of Elsa Schiaparelli apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify Schiaparelli jewelry, look for the maker's hallmark. Most pieces will feature a stamp of the word "Schiaparelli." You will usually find it in hidden areas, such as the clasps of necklaces or the reverse sides of pendants, brooches and clip earrings. For further assistance with making an identification, use the services of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable dealer. Shop a range of Schiaparelli jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Italian 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.
- Who did Elsa Schiaparelli dress?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Elsa 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.
- Is Schiaparelli a luxury brand?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024Yes, Schiaparelli is a luxury brand. Originally, the fashion house founded by Elsa Schiaparelli in 1927 specialized in avant-garde custom designs but shifted to primarily producing ready-to-wear apparel in 2007.
Schiaparelli was among the first designers to use materials like rayon and Lurex as well as explore wrap dresses and transparent raincoats. Her private clientele included such self-confident trendsetters as American heiresses Daisy Fellowes and Millicent Rogers, the Duchess of Windsor and a bold-faced slate of Hollywood names from Greta Garbo and Marlene Dietrich to Katharine Hepburn, Vivien Leigh and Lauren Bacall.
Couture triumphs were accompanied by the unparalleled renown and exceptional financial rewards of her licensing agreements with American department stores, from sportswear to evening dresses to (yes, even) housewares.
Find vintage Elsa Schiaparelli hats, evening dresses and other clothing and accessories on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Elsa 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 ExpertMarch 13, 2024The most famous Schiaparelli dresses are generally the ones she designed with the help of Salvador Dalí. One is the 1938 Tears Dress, featuring a print created by Dalí that makes it appear as if the evening gown had been savagely ripped. Another is the 1937 Lobster Dress, a sweeping gown adorned with a lobster painted by Dalí. Find a diverse assortment of Elsa Schiaparelli apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024To 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024No, the Schiaparelli Lion dress is not real. Although its lion's head and fur look incredibly lifelike, the dress is actually handcrafted out of foam resin and other synthetic materials. The dress made headlines when Kylie Jenner wore it on the runway at Schiaparelli's Spring-Summer 2023 couture collection show at Paris Fashion Week. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Schiaparelli apparel and accessories.
- Is Schiaparelli prêt-à-porter?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Schiaparelli is known for making both prêt-à-porter and haute couture. Elsa Schiaparelli was an Italian fashion designer who shook up the world of fashion between WWI and WWII. Her work had a surrealist element that drew celebrities and the wealthy to her fashion house. The brand is still very highly regarded today. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary Schiaparelli haute couture and prêt-à-porter from top sellers around the world.