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Coco Chanel became a fashion icon. Why have we almost forgotten her arch-rival Elsa Schiaparelli? – The Irish Times

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Coco Chanel became a fashion icon. Why have we almost forgotten her arch-rival Elsa Schiaparelli? – The Irish Times

Deirdre McQuillan: An exhibition in Paris celebrates the life and work of the surrealist fashion designer who invented pret-a-porter

In Vogue on Coco Chanel, acclaimed fashion writer and commentator Bronwyn Cosgrave traces the story of Coco Chanel's iconic designs and glamorous, racy life. Featuring original illustrations and images from celebrated photographers, such as Cecil Beaton, the book provides a completely fresh look at the fashion designer, who is arguably 'the most influential female designer of the twentieth century'. Coco Chanel pioneered classic easy-to-wear fashion for the modern woman.

Coco Chanel became a fashion icon. Why have we almost forgotten her arch-rival Elsa Schiaparelli? – The Irish Times

Vogue on Coco Chanel by Cosgrave, Bronwyn

Coco Chanel became a fashion icon. Why have we almost forgotten her arch-rival Elsa Schiaparelli? – The Irish Times

Vogue on: Elsa Schiaparelli (Vogue on Designers): Watt, Judith: 9781849491105: : Books

Coco Chanel became a fashion icon. Why have we almost forgotten her arch-rival Elsa Schiaparelli? – The Irish Times

New Books About Coco Chanel and Elsa Schiaparelli - The New York Times

Coco Chanel became a fashion icon. Why have we almost forgotten her arch-rival Elsa Schiaparelli? – The Irish Times

Coco Chanel became a fashion icon. Why have we almost forgotten her arch-rival Elsa Schiaparelli? – The Irish Times

The biography of fashion icon Elsa Schiaparelli

Coco Chanel became a fashion icon. Why have we almost forgotten her arch-rival Elsa Schiaparelli? – The Irish Times

Elsa Schiaparelli (1890 – 1973) – Angela Cohan

In the fifth instalment of BoF’s fashion history series, we study the life of Chanel’s arch enemy, who flirted with surrealism and brought shock factor into fashion. Elsa Schiaparelli shot to fame by mixing in Parisian society’s right circles which took her all the way to Hollywood where she dressed Greta Garbo and Mae West.

Coco Chanel became a fashion icon. Why have we almost forgotten her arch-rival Elsa Schiaparelli? – The Irish Times

Elsa Schiaparelli (1890-1973)

Coco Chanel became a fashion icon. Why have we almost forgotten her arch-rival Elsa Schiaparelli? – The Irish Times

The Pink and the Black - The New York Times

Oct 2, 2014 - Fiercely independent thinkers—and bitter rival—Coco Chanel and Elsa Schiaparelli changed the course of style forever. This fall, their biographers Rhonda K. Garelick and Meryle Secrest shed new light on two extraordinary lives.

Coco Chanel became a fashion icon. Why have we almost forgotten her arch-rival Elsa Schiaparelli? – The Irish Times

Chanel vs. Schiaparelli: Fashion's Greatest Rivalry

(English translation in the footer) Eccentrica, all'avanguardia e decisamente aristocratica. Coeva di Coco Chanel, Elsa Schiaparelli rappresenta insieme a Madamoiselle, con uno stile decisamente diverso, lo spirito libertario dell'emancipazione femminile degli anni 20. Incoraggiata da Paul Poiret inizia a fare abiti per la necessità di guadagnarsi da vivere, ma dimostra subito la sua indiscutibile genialità:…

Coco Chanel became a fashion icon. Why have we almost forgotten her arch-rival Elsa Schiaparelli? – The Irish Times

Elsa Schiaparelli, fashion designer (1890-1973) – womentolearnfrom

Coco Chanel became a fashion icon. Why have we almost forgotten her arch-rival Elsa Schiaparelli? – The Irish Times

Coco Chanel became a fashion icon. Why have we almost forgotten her arch-rival Elsa Schiaparelli? – The Irish Times