Shocking

The Surreal World of Elsa Schiaparelli

Marie-Sophie Carron de la Carrière, Dilys Blum, Emmanuelle de l’Écotais , Jean-Louis Gaillemin

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Thames & Hudson Ltd
30 November 2022

Fashion & textiles: design

Published to accompany the major exhibition at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs, Paris, this book is destined to become a must-have work of reference for all fashion lovers.

The couturière Elsa Schiaparelli (1890-1973) was a key figure in Paris fashion between the two World Wars. Following in the footsteps of her mentor Paul Poiret, she designed her first knitwear collection in January 1927. Decorated with trompe-l'oeil motifs in black and white, her sweaters were an immediate success in both France and the USA. In 1935, the Maison Schiaparelli opened in the Place Vendôme in Paris, selling collections designed for sports, city and evening wear.

Like her arch-rival Gabrielle Chanel, Schiaparelli also worked closely with artists, including Man Ray, Jean Cocteau and Salvador Dalí, with whom she created a lobster dress. Taking a cue from Surrealism, her creations were hugely imaginative and made use of

innovative new materials. The 'Schiap' style continued to develop through the 1930s. Her most famous collections had themes including the circus (summer 1938) and astrology (winter 1938-39). In 1937, Schiaparelli launched the fragrance Shocking, named after

shocking pink, which had become her signature colour.

Alongside vintage photographs, sketches and contemporary features from Harper's Bazaar and Vogue, this volume presents specially photographed masterpieces from the collection of the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris. All 120 garments and accessories from the Schiaparelli archive are illustrated, along with a selection of her drawings dating from 1933 to 1953.

By: Marie-Sophie Carron de la Carrière
Text by: Dilys Blum, Emmanuelle de l’Écotais, Jean-Louis Gaillemin, Patrick Mauriès
Imprint: Thames & Hudson Ltd
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 305mm, Width: 240mm,
Weight: 1.820kg
ISBN: 9780500025949
ISBN 10: 0500025940
Pages: 288
Publication Date: 30 November 2022
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Preface by Johannes Huth Elsa Schiaparelli, a Last Dance - Olivier Gabet Essays Shocking: Life between the Lines - Marie-Sophie Carron de la Carrière Man Ray and Elsa Schiaparelli: Fair Weather for Creativity - Emmanuelle de l’Écotais Three Asides - Patrick Mauriès Dressing the Modern Woman - Dilys Blum When Dalí Discovered Fashion - Jean-Louis Gaillemin Clothing and Accessories Elsa Schiaparelli - Valérie Belin Jewelry Costume Jewelry and Accessories Schiaparelli Today More Beautiful When Broken: A Conversation with Daniel Roseberry - Hanya Yanaghirara Appendices Clothing and Accessories from the Musée des Arts Décoratifs de Paris Collection Bibliography Chronology of the Life of Elsa Schiaparelli

Marie-Sophie Carron de la Carrière is a senior curator at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs and head of the fashion collections from 1800 to present.

Reviews for Shocking: The Surreal World of Elsa Schiaparelli

'Beautifully illustrated … pays tribute to a woman who truly understood the art of style' - Harper’s Bazaar 'Illuminating and grand ... Not even the most dedicated fashionista will leave 'Shocking' without a deeper sense of Schiaparelli's effort to make clothes that encouraged people to think' - Shelf Awareness 'This delightful book, filled with illustrations and laced together with observational essays, reminds us of the creativity of a woman who thought clothes could be more than things to wear … a wild celebration of a rare talent' - The Lady 'An alluring tribute to the inventive designer who was so far ahead of her time she's still avant-garde nearly 50 years after her death ... Includes trenchant essays on Schiaparelli's life, achievements, and influence' - NPR 'Explores the sensational creations of the Italian designer [and] traces the evolution of 'Schiap' style. Drawings, essays, original artwork, archival material, and contemporary features fill the gaps in the story' - Air Mail 'One hundred and twenty designs and accessories are lavishly photographed in full color... You will be struck by the breadth of Schiap’s influence... Essential reading is Hanya Yanagihara’s interview with the current artistic director of Maison Schiaparelli, Daniel Roseberry' - Avenue