Shocking: The Surreal World of Elsa Schiaparelli

Shocking: The Surreal World of Elsa SchiaparelliThe couturire 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 Vendme in Paris, selling collections designed for sports,

Made from handwoven cotton coloured with swiss dyes stuffed with polyfill

The book emphasizes the role of art in altering perspectives and defining identities in various historical and modern contexts

ensuring convenient storage when not in active use

Texts by Mira Asriningtyas

Velvety and enveloping

Counting our Country recognises the value of developing cultural literary by introducing Indigenous language and art in the early years

Dimensions 260 x 210mm

giving it subtle variations that enhance its handmade appeal

Ideal for small floral arrangements

His artwork features bold and vivid brushstrokes that depict the idea of Mamu

The iconic bottle sculptured by Ennio Capasa designs precise lines with absolute elegant

and demonstrates how these insights are still relevant today