Elsa Schiaparelli (1890 – 1973) pushed boundaries, transforming functional items of clothing into unique style statements. Senior Curator Sonnet Stanfill introduces two of her most surreal creations. Watch the full film: https://youtu.be/Chnd04WsPfk Additional photos: 📸 The Circus Collection - Pair of gloves, Elsa Schiparelli, 1938 📸 Model wearing: Evening dress and head veil, "Tears", Schiaparelli, Elsa, February 1938 for Circus Collection, summer 1938. Fabric designed by Salvador Dali 📸 Ill

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