Schiaparelli

Founded in 1927 by Elsa Schiaparelli, Maison Schiaparelli has always stood at the intersection of fashion and surrealism. It was Elsa’s flair for blending the avant-garde with the everyday that set her apart—she collaborated with some of the greatest artists of her time, like Salvador Dalí, to create fashion moments that were as much about art as they were about clothing. Take the lobster dress worn by Wallis Simpson, or her trompe l’oeil sweaters: these were creations that provoked, inspired, and demanded a reaction.