Elsa Schiaparelli’s fashion is honored through a major exhibition entitled “Shocking! The surreal worlds of Elsa Schiaparelli”. Rediscover the Italian artist from July 6, 2022 to January 22, 2023 at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs.
the decorative arts museum decided to do it big! If since September 30, 2021, the creator Thierry Mugler is the star of the Parisian establishment, from July 6, 2022, it is the seamstress Elsa Schiaparelli who will have the honors of the place. In total, the exhibition Shocking! The surreal worlds of Elsa Schiaparelli stages 520 works, including 272 costumes and fashion accessories, which will be exhibited amidst paintings, sculptures, jewellery, perfumes and even photographs… Collector’s items signed by great artists (Man Ray, Salvador Dalí, Jean Cocteau, Elsa Triolet…) who have inspired the Italian designer throughout her career. And to show visitors the impact of the Schiaparelli style on fashion, the museum has decided to exhibit designers who have paid homage to the designer’s style during their careers. Among these, Yves Saint Laurent, John Galliano or Christian Lacroix, but also Daniel Roseberrycurrent artistic director of Schiaparelli. An exhibition rich in history to discover from July 6, 2022 to January 22, 2023 at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris.
A journey to discover the life of the designer
To allow everyone to immerse themselves in the life of Elsa Schiaparelli, Nathalie Crinière, the scenographer of the exhibition, retraced the key stages of her existence. Diving into the universe of the seamstress begins with the discovery of drawings and sketch of his creations, continues with the presentation of artistic movements, includingsurreal aestheticwhich had a lasting impact on Elsa Schiaparelli, and reveals the sources of inspiration for the collections pagan, Butterflyand Music. The highlight of this journey? The reconstruction of its couture salons, located at 21, place Vendôme, the historic address of the house. An exhibition not to be missed.