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March 6, 2026
Artist, impresario, couturier: V&A to stage Schiaparelli retrospective
Exhibition at Victoria and Albert Museum celebrates Italian designer’s moment-making approach to fashion
TL;DR
- The V&A is hosting a major retrospective on Italian designer Elsa Schiaparelli, celebrating her artistic and 'moment-making' approach to fashion.
- Schiaparelli's work, including collaborations with artists like Salvador Dalí and Jean Cocteau, emphasized surrealism and artful designs.
- The exhibition draws parallels between Schiaparelli's early 20th-century publicity tactics and the brand's contemporary viral ubiquity through social media.
- Current artistic director Daniel Roseberry's designs, like the lion head dress worn by Kylie Jenner, are seen as continuing Schiaparelli's legacy of creating impactful fashion moments.
- The exhibition aims to showcase Schiaparelli as an artist and impresario, not just a couturier, highlighting her influence on subsequent designers and the broader fashion industry.
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