Deirdre McQuillan: An exhibition in Paris celebrates the life and work of the surrealist fashion designer who invented pret-a-porter
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Coco Chanel became a fashion icon. Why have we almost forgotten
The Pink and the Black - The New York Times
In this episode of La Gazette’s fashion history section, we explore the story most shocking designer of the first half of the century. Elsa Schiaparelli was a fashion revolutionary and innova…
Elsa Schiaparelli: Who was Chanel's biggest rival? – The
This essay sets out to analyse the comparing and contrasting features of two designers, Gabrielle ‘Coco’ Chanel and Elsa Schiaparelli, during the same period. It will argue that Chanel had an industry-oriented approach towards fashion, whereas Schiaparelli was art-oriented in her designs, yet both were equally innovative in doing so. Through reference to Ingrid Loschek’s…
A History Lesson on…Gabrielle 'Coco' Chanel vs. Elsa Schiaparelli
Coco Chanel v. Elsa Schiaparelli – mutterhood
Schiaparelli Is More Relevant Than Ever
Business of Fashion History – Elsa Schiaparelli (1890-1973)
The Bitter Feud Between Chanel and Schiaparelli
Feud: Elsa Schiaparelli and Coco Chanel - Nick Harvill Libraries
Though fashion industry titan Gabrielle ‘Coco’ Chanel dismissed her rival Elsa Schiaparelli as “that Italian who makes clothes”, later couturiers recognise..
What made Elsa Schiaparelli a designer ahead of her time? A
Although Elsa Schiaparelli (1890-1973) was one of the most prominent fashion icons between the two world wars, her name is less and less mentioned today. However, the new stormy winds that she brought to the fashion scene are indisputable. Get the most important news, for free on Viber Born into a wealthy family in Rome, she has been showing a passionate interest in… Elsa Schiaparelli: Coco Chanel
Elsa Schiaparelli: Coco Chanel's Most Serious Competitor (PHOTO
In twentieth-century Paris, two very strong women with completely different ideas of style were battling it out for the top spot in fashion.
Best of Enemies: Coco Chanel and Elsa Schiaparelli - Margo Lestz
Elsa Schiaparelli (1890-1973): The Artist Who Created Pink - Moda
The Elsa Schiaparelli Auction