Biography
Elsa Schiaparelli (1890–1973) was an Italian-born fashion designer and costume designer. She established Maison Schiaparelli in Paris in 1927 and became known for her surrealist-inspired clothing and accessories.
Schiaparelli designed costumes for numerous films. Her credits include When Thief Meets Thief (1937), Love in Exile (1936) and Moulin Rouge (1952), for which she created outfits worn by Zsa Zsa Gabor.
