The complete Schiaparelli Spring 2017 Couture fashion show now on Vogue Runway.

Schiaparelli again charms with the Duchess of Windsor's famous lobster dress

In the 30s Elsa Schiaparelli collaborated with Salvador Dalí on a number of designs. The Shoe Hat, part of a 1937/38 collection, was based on a picture his wife Gala had taken of him with a slipper…

Elsa Schiaparelli (Italian, 1890–1973) Lobster dress and sketch

Designed by Elsa Schiaparelli (French (born Italy), 1890–1973) Designed in collaboration with Salvador Dalí (Spanish, 1904–1989)

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Schaipparelli Couture SS 2016 @sqchoi

Elsa Schiaparelli was a prominent Italian designer who was heavily influenced by surrealism. She collaborated many times with Salvador Dalí. Their most famous collaboration was the Lobster Dress (above), which has inspired a new generation of lobster dresses. The Rodnik Band (2011) Betsey Johnson (2010) Heal Fashion Lab (2009) Alexander McQueen (2009) David Szeto (2004)

Image file to download and vintage original printpublished in 1937 Schiaparelli Evening Gown George Platt Lynes — , Dressmakers — Clipping