Schiaparelli : fashion becomes art / edited by Sonnet Stanfill and Lydia Caston.

Format Book
Publication[London] : V&A Publishing, [2026]
Copyright Date© 2026
Description271 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), portraits ; 33 cm
Subjects

Other author/creatorSchiaparelli, Elsa, 1890-1973. https://id.oclc.org/worldcat/entity/E39PBJfh9CpgVmYfvfJWw3WCcP
Other author/creatorHunt, Tristram, 1974- writer of foreword https://id.oclc.org/worldcat/entity/E39PBJgHfHyP7pQc38VVh9wpyd
Other author/creatorBerenson, Marisa, 1942- writer of preface.
Other author/creatorStanfill, Sonnet, editor https://id.oclc.org/worldcat/entity/E39PCjBHHt9GbkJHq8FXH6vVwd
Other author/creatorCaston, Lydia, editor.
Other author/creatorMcKever, Rosalind, contributor https://id.oclc.org/worldcat/entity/E39PCjM7VJwgDfPCgtjbJgCrYP
Other author/creatorSchiaparelli (Firm)
Other author/creatorVictoria and Albert Museum, host institution.
Portion of title Fashion becomes art
Contents Foreword / Tristram Hunt -- Preface / Marisa Berenson -- Introduction / Sonnet Stanfill -- Carpenter of clothes / Sonnet Stanfill -- Artist collaborations / Rosalind McKever -- Fashion photography / Susanna Brown -- Stage and screen / Simon Sladen -- Selling to America / Dilys Blum -- The London branch / Sonnet Stanfill -- Schiaparelli's clients / Introduction by Lydia Caston -- The codes of the house / Lydia Caston.
Abstract "The official exhibition book accompanying blockbuster exhibition Schiaparelli: Fashion Becomes Art at V&A South Kensington, 2026. With rich photography of objects and illustrations from the V&A archives, alongside in-depth curated detail spanning the history of the fashion house, it's a must-have for any creative fashion fan. Elsa Schiaparelli sent shockwaves through the fashion establishment with her witty, ingenious and provocative designs. Lauded by Cristóbal Balenciaga as the 'only real artist in couture' she infused her collections with Surrealist influences, and collaborated on pieces with art-world contemporaries including Man Ray, Jean Cocteau, Salvador Dalí and Alberto Giacometti. She caused a stir at Wimbledon by sending Lilí Álvarez to the 1931 tennis tournament in culottes; she clothed Amy Johnson for her first solo flight to Cape Town; and her 'lobster' dress made it into Wallis Simpson's trousseau.​ ​" -- Publisher's website.
General noteFirst published by V&A Publishing to accompany the exhibition held at Victoria and Albert Museum, South Kensington, London, from 28 March to 8 November 2026.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (pages 265-266) and index.
Genre/formexhibition catalogs.
Genre/formExhibition catalogs.
Genre/formExhibition catalogs.
Genre/formCatalogues d'exposition.
ISBN9781838510619 (hardback)
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ISBN9781838510671 (paperback)
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