Read unlimited books and audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone and android. In 1954, schiaparelli published her autobiography shocking life and then lived out a comfortable retirement between her paris apartment and house in tunisia. Elsa schiaparelli was one of the leading fashion designers of the 1920s, 30s, and 40s. The autobiography of elsa schiaparelli by elsa schiaparelli. Elsa schiaparelli 18901973 was one of the leading fashion designers of the 1920s and 1930s with a flair for the unusual.
Autobiographies only reveal what the person wants you to know, and for. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Shocking life became for volk what she calls her allimportant transformative book, encountered at just. Sep 25, 2018 elsa schiaparelli 18901973, one of the leading fashion designers of the 1920s, 30s, and 40s, was known for her flair for the unusual. Shiaparellis fascinating autobiography charts her rise from resident. Stated first edition of iconic italian fashion visionary elsa schiaparellis autobiography, detailing her life story from her childhood in rome to where her life stood at the book s publication in. Octavo, publishers black cloth, spine and upper board stamped in pink, endpapers printed in pink, original printed dust jacket. Read shocking life by elsa schiaparelli for free with a 30 day free trial.
Shocking life by elsa schiaparelli share in this extract from her autobiography, fashion designer elsa schiaparelli 1890 1973 recalls the making of her very first design. Secrest writes of schiaparelli s keen instinctsan astute businesswoman, she launched herself into hats, hose, soaps, shoes, handbags, in the space of a few years. This book is an interesting insight into how to build a business, what life was like during her time and her insigh. Aug 07, 2018 elsa schiaparelli 18901973, one of the leading fashion designers of the 1920s, 30s, and 40s, was known for her flair for the unusual. Elsa schiaparelli 18901973, one of the leading fashion designers of the 1920s, 30s, and 40s, was known for her flair for the unusual. Elsa schiaparelli appeared on the cover of time magazine on august, 1934. Read shocking life online by elsa schiaparelli books free 30. The first designer to use shoulder pads and animal prints, and the inventor of shocking pink, schiaparelli collaborated with artists including jean cocteau, alberto giacometti, and salvador dal to create extraordinary garments such as the dal lobster dress. The first designer to use shoulder pads and animal prints, and the inventor of shocking pink, schiaparelli collaborated with artists including jean cocteau, alberto. Reviewed in the united kingdom on september 27, 2017.
Shocking life by elsa schiaparelli, 9781851779598, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Schiaparelli s life story is not shocking that is the name of her most famous perfume, but it is exotic. Along with coco chanel, her greatest rival, she is regarded as one of the most prominent figures in fashion between the two world wars. Born in rome in 1890, schiaparellis poems caused such a stir that her parents. Jan 26, 2015 a new book on early20thcentury italianborn couturier elsa schiaparelli by master biographer meryle secrest makes a strong argument for not only reexamining her status in the fashion firmament, but also her role as an avantgarde artist, in the same camp as her friends and collaborators salvador dali and jean cocteau. If youre looking for a book that covers her life in the fashion industry, this book is not it. Shocking life by schiaparelli, elsa and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Apr 02, 20 tenyearold volk finds a welcome contrast to her mothers values in schiaparellis story. Schiaparellis life story is not shocking that is the name of her most famous perfume, but it is exotic. Oct 31, 20 dont forget to comment, like and subscribe. Elsa schiaparelli was italian by birth and was one of the worlds leading haute couturiers in the 1920s and 1930s, her fashion house closed in 1954. By 1930, her company was grossing millions of francs a year. Shocking life, elsa schiaparelli 1954 1st ed biography fashion scarce dj hd. Shocking life elsa schiaparelli 18901973, one of the leading fashion designers of the 1920s, 30s, and 40s, was known for her flair for the unusual.
Elsa schiaparelli was one of the leading fashion designers of the s and s with a flair for the unusual. The first to use shoulder pads, animal print and the inventor of shocking. Autobiographies only reveal what the person wants you to know, and for me this book lacks a lot of important detail, particularly in terms of her fashion, her approach to her craft, her customers. Schiaparelli was one of the first designers to develop the wrap dress, taking inspiration from aprons to produce a design. The first to use shoulder pads, animal prints and the inventor of shocking pink, schiaparelli collaborated with artists including jean cocteau, alberto giacometti and salvador dali, to create extraordinary garments such as the infamous dali lobster dress and the bizarre. Elsa schiaparelli 18901973 was one of the leading fashion. Shocking life, by elsa schiaparelli 1954 1st ed wrare. It is actually about the life of elsa schiaparelli. The shocking, shadowed life of a fashion icon a new biography by meryle secrest looks at the troubled life of designer elsa schiaparelli renowned as the queen of fashion, a. Jun 29, 2018 when elsa schiaparelli wrote an autobiography in 1954, she called it shocking life an apt title for a designer with a highly unusual backstory, who went from scandalising her family by publishing a book of sensual poetry to collaborating with salvador dali. The first to use shoulder pads, animal print and the inventor of. Results 1 30 of shocking life by schiaparelli, elsa and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at find shocking life by schiaparelli, elsa at biblio.
The first designer to use shoulder pads and animal prints, and the inventor of shocking pink, schiaparelli collaborated with artists including jean cocteau, alberto giacometti, and salvador dali to. The first designer to use shoulder pads and animal prints, and the inventor of shocking pink, schiaparelli collaborated with artists including jean cocteau, alberto giacometti, and salvador dali to create extraordinary garments such as the dali lobster dress. Life in italy fashion elsa schiaparelli, the shocking italian who conquered paris, was one of the pioneers of italian fashion, and contributed towards the countrys leadership in haute couture. Elsa published shocking life, a thirdperson narrative of herself, full of signs and symbols, a book of legends. Elsa schiaparelli shocking life autobiography youtube.
She described an unhappy girl who planted seeds in. In the same year, her autobiography came out, shocking life in which she had given a detailed account of her life and career. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. Shocking life by elsa schiaparelli 2007, paperback for. Shocking life ebook by elsa schiaparelli rakuten kobo. Find shocking life by schiaparelli, elsa at biblio. Her fascinating autobiography, charts her rise from a ratinfested apartment in rome, to success in fashion, through the war years when she worked for the american red cross, to her eventual role as designer to the stars. Reviewed in the united kingdom on 28 september 2017. Shocking life, by elsa schiaparelli 1954 1st ed wrare publishers bookmark. The autobiography of one of the most innovative and creative designers of all times.
This book is an interesting insight into how to build a business, what life was like during her time and her insigh i really enjoyed this book. Living in different countries, making friends with influential people, living through the war and having to build her business again after the war. Italian fashion visionary elsa schiaparellis autobiography, detailing her life story from her childhood in rome to where her life stood at the books publication. Shocking life by schiaparelli, elsa a copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. Mar 01, 2007 elsa schiaparelli 18901973 was one of the leading fashion designers of the 1920s and 1930s with a flair for the unusual. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions. The first designer to use shoulder pads and animal prints, and the inventor of shocking pink, schiaparelli collaborated with artists including jean cocteau, alberto giacometti, and salvador dali to create extraordinary garments such as the dali. In 1940, her music collection was introduced gogo schiaparelli international debutante. Stated first edition of iconic italian fashion visionary elsa schiaparellis autobiography, detailing her life story from her childhood in rome to where her life stood at the book s publication in 1954. Black clothbound hardback, with pink titles to cover and spine, shocking pink dust jacket. Shocking life elsa schiaparelli 1st edition left bank books. Elsa schiaparelli 1890 1973 is best known for translating surrealism into fashion art.
Starting with knitwear, schiaparellis designs were. The first designer to use shoulder pads and animal prints, and the inventor of shocking pink, schiaparelli collaborated with artists including jean cocteau, alberto giacometti, and salvador dal to create extraordinary garments such as the. Known for her flair for the unusual, she was the first to use shoulder pads and animal prints, and is the inventor of shocking pink. Shocking life book by elsa schiaparelli thriftbooks. The first to use shoulder pads, animal print and the inventor of shocking pink, schiaparelli collaborated with artists including jean cocteau, alberto giacometti and salvador dali, to create extraordinary garments such as the dali lobster dress. In 1954, she shutdown her fashion house after returning to france postwar. The book itself shows marginal shelf rubbing along the edges and corners, otherwise the.
Very scarce first edition with full color bookmark designed expressly for this edition. Her fascinating autobiography, charts her rise from a ratinfested. Most recognized for translating surrealism into the world of fashion, schiap led a life as fascinating as her designs. As an alternative, the kindle ebook is available now and can be read on any device with the free kindle app.
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