Known for her bravado and boundary-pushing dresses, Elsa Schiaparelli is undoubtedly one of the greatest icons of twentieth-century fashion. After launching her eponymous haute couture house in Paris in 1927, the Roman-born designer captured the attention of the world at large not only thanks to her trompe l oeil patterns and surrealist forms but also because of her creative relationships with some of the epoch s most renowned artists. From Salvador Dali, who collaborated with Schiaparelli on her infamous Lobster Dress to Alberto Giacometti s furnishings for her salon and Rene Magritte, whose surrealist works inspired some of the designer s creations, this beautifully illustrated tome delves into the couturiere s fascinating rapports with these artistic legends. Through never-before-seen photography, intimate anecdotes, and essays penned by some of today s most authoritative fashion critics, curators, and personalities, this volume is the first definitive work dedicated to the shared inspiration between the designer and her circle of artist friends. Unique in its breadth of artwork and diverse contributors, this visually stunning book is a must for anyone interested in avant-garde art, twentieth-century fashion, or thought-provoking design.

About the Author
Suzy Menkes is a British journalist and fashion critic. Andre Leon Talley is an esteemed fashion authority, author, and contributing editor at Vogue. Christian Lacroix is a French fashion designer and founder of his eponymous label.

Reviews
"The new book Schiaparelli and the Artists, out October 3 from Rizzoli, traces the exchange of ideas between Schiaparelli's flashy aesthetic and a long list of artists who inspired her work, including Dali, Pablo Picasso, Andy Warhol, and Rene Magritte."
-New York Magazine

"This is the first definitive work dedicated to the shared inspiration between the designer and her circle of artist friends, featuring never-before-seen photography, intimate anecdotes, and essays penned by some of today's most authoritative fashion critics and personalities."
-The Society Diaries

"This beautifully illustrated book delves into Elsa Schiaparelli's relationships and collaborations with some of history's most revered artists - from Salvador Dali and Pablo Picasso to Man Ray and Jean Cocteau - including such legendary works as Schiaparelli's lobster dress."
-Editorialist

"Schiaparelli and the Artists is both coffee table book and a book that demands to be read. Visually and intellectually stimulating."
-New York Journal of Books

"The definitive homage to one of the twentieth century's most innovative and boundary-pushing fashion designers comes just in time to commemorate the house's ninetieth anniversary. Includes never-before-seen photography, anecdotes and essays exploring her collaborations with the likes of Dali, Pablo Picasso and Warhol."
-Indulge Magazine



Book Information
ISBN 9780847860456
Author Andre Leon Talley
Format Hardback
Page Count 256
Imprint Rizzoli International Publications
Publisher Rizzoli International Publications