Little Book of Schiaparelli: The Story of an Iconic Fashion Designer

Emma Baxter-Wright, 2021

Overview

This book explores the work of Elsa Schiaparelli, one of fashion history's most influential and eccentric couturiers. Known for her strikingly imaginative and experimental approach, Schiaparelli masterfully blended wit with surrealism, and avant-garde style with elegance in her garments, jewelry, and collaborations with artists like Salvador Dalí and Jean Cocteau. The book offers an exquisitely illustrated and expertly written biographical chronology, detailing her life, career, and primary creative themes.

Who it's for

• Readers interested in fashion history and iconic designers.
• Those fascinated by surrealism and its influence on art and design.
• Individuals interested in the intersection of fashion, art, and culture.

Key features

• Hardcover binding.
• 160 pages.
• Published in 2021.
• ISBN: 9781787398283.
• Published by Carlton.
• Written in English.