Vogue on: Elsa Schiaparelli

A Vogue insiders view of the world of Elsa Schiaparelli. Shocking, witty and eccentric, the designs of Elsa Schiaparelli are among the most innovative and influential in the history of fashion. This essential companion to the world of Elsa Schiaparelli guides you through her iconic designs, from the black gloves with golden fingernails and buttons shaped like lips of the 1930s, to her collaborations with the likes of Salvador Dal and Man Ray and her costume designs for film stars from Mae West to Marlene Dietrich. Featuring stunning photography from Vogues unique archive, as well as original illustrations, discover the world of Schiaparelli via the most authoritative and prestigious source of reference on fashion. Other titles in the Vogue on series include Vogue on: Cristobal Balenciaga; Vogue on: Coco Chanel and Vogue on: Christian Dior.