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About Elsa Schiaparelli
Elsa Schiaparelli was one of the most dynamic and influential figures in European fashion of the 20th century. She was a highly talented fashion designer and was famous for her eccentric and surreal fashion designs. In addition, she was known for her unconventional and witty themes, such as “shocking pink” and purses made in the shapes of telephones.
Background & Early Life
She was born to an Italian aristocratic family in Palazzo Corsini, Rome. The cultural background of her family, consisting of religious and ancient cultures, ignited her imaginative faculties while growing up. She wrote several poems, including “Arethusa,” based on an ancient Greek myth.
However, she fled from her family to London to avoid marrying a Russian suitor.
Fashion Career
In the late 1920s, she relocated to Paris and established her couture house, “house of Schiaparelli,” in 1927. By the mid-1930s, she became a leading figure in “haute couture” and began expanding into cosmetics, jewelry, swimsuits, lingerie, and perfume. In 1947, her bright color, “shocking pink,” became a worldwide fashion sensation.
She settled in New York in the 1940s and established a branch of “house of Schiaparelli” in 1949, which mass-produced her designs. She collaborated with famous designers Salvador Dalí and Jean Cocteau.
Death
She died in Paris, France, at age 83, on 13 November 1973.
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F.A.Q. about Elsa Schiaparelli
When is her birthday?
Elsa Schiaparelli's birthday is on September 10, 1890.
In how many days is her birthday?
Elsa's birthday is in 286 days
How old was Elsa when she died?
She was 83 years old.
When did she die?
She died in November 13, 1973.
How old would she be today?
Elsa Schiaparelli would be 133 years old if she was alive today.
Where was Elsa from?
She was born in Rome, Italy.