What type of Fashion was Elsa Schiaparelli famous for?

Elsa Schiaparelli was born on September 10, 1890 in Rome Italy, during an era when
Italy and France reigned in fashion and architecture. Her parents were not only cultured but also
educated, which means she was raised in a middle-class family. She studied philosophy at the
University of Rome, which means she interacted with people from various backgrounds. This
explains why she was famous for surrealist design of the 1930s, which were accompanied with
witty accessories.
Elsa is credited as one of the few geniuses in the fashion industry during her era. She was
a hundred percent original in her work. For the start, she was not a conformist by nature, which
means her designs were naturally born to stand out. After her college education, she moved to
New York, where she met like-minded artists such as Gaby Picabia and Marcel Duchamp. Later
she me Paul Poiret, whom after spotting her talent, encouraged her to start her own business in
fashion.
During her career, Schiaparelli experimented with numerous stitches such as Armenian
stitch, and later started her knitwear collection. She is also credited for pioneering in other
fashion frontiers such as introducing zippers matching the fabric, adorning cloths with details,
and introducing brooch-like buttons. Other accomplishments include introducing the idea of
showcasing designs on a catwalk accompanied by art and music.
Schiaparelli’s collaborated with numerous artists, which allowed her to venture into other
fields. For instance, by 1935 she was a leader in haute couture and was quickly expanding into
perfumes, cosmetics, lingerie, and jewelry. In all the fields, her designs were noted for
combining eccentricity with simplicity, and a trim of neatness with flamboyant color. This

explains why in 1947, she introduced the Schiaparelli’s new color known as the “Shocking
pink”, which was a sensational to the fashion industry. She later closed her shop in 1954.

Multiple Questions

1. What type of Fashion was Elsa Schiaparelli famous for?
   a) Bohemian b) Classic c) Surrealist d) Traditional
2. What did Pierre Cardin Study at college?
   a) Fashion Design b) Philosophy c) Law d) History
3. Who encouraged Elsa to start her own business in the fashion industry
   a) MMe Chanel b) Salvador Dali c) Paul Poiret d) Christian Dior
4. Which color did Schiaparelli introduce in the fashion industry?
   a) Shocking pink b) Magenta c) Sky Blue d) Baby White