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Schiaparelli: Surreal Fashion From 1930s Avant-Garde to Modern Provocation

Vogue 1940; Designer Elsa Schiaparelli wearing black silk dress with crocheted collar of her own design and a turban (Photo by Fredrich BakerCondé Nast via Getty Images).jpg

A new exhibition at London’s Victoria and Albert Museum explores the enduring legacy of fashion house Schiaparelli.

The showcase marks the first major UK exhibition dedicated to founder Elsa Schiaparelli and current creative director Daniel Roseberry. It highlights the brand’s history of surreal and avant-garde design.

The display features some of the house’s most iconic and provocative creations. These pieces illustrate a continuous thread of artistic daring from the 1930s to the present day.

The exhibition examines how Roseberry interprets Schiaparelli’s original vision for a modern audience. It draws direct connections between the historical and contemporary work.

Visitors can trace the evolution of the brand’s signature style through garments, accessories, and archival materials. The show underscores Schiaparelli’s unique position at the intersection of fashion and art.