Maison Schiaparelli was founded by Italian fashion designer Elsa Schiaparelli in 1927 and instilled a creative spirit in twentieth-century fashion with her revolutionary vision on sportswear, Haute Couture, fine art, fashion accessories and fragrance. Her much-discussed collaborations with iconic artists like Dalí, Cocteau, Man Ray, Giacometti and Marcel Vertès became legendary. The maison diversified into ready-to-wear after being bought in 2007 by Diego Della Valle and in no time became critically acclaimed for its eccentric design, the use of Surrealism in its collections and some unconventional themes. Located at 21 Place Vendôme in Paris, the current creative director of Maison Schiaparelli is Daniel Roseberry. Under his reins.. the maison cultivates the incredible heritage of offering today’s woman bold albeit timeless style. Let’s check out some of its newest fashion accessories and jewellery.
Raphia Keyhole Clutch
Schiaparelli’s Raphia Keyhole Clutch bag in black raffia and lambskin leather interior is masterfully enhanced with the luxury fashion brand’s signature Keyhole detail in gilded brass. The leather and raffia bag, which would easily make the transition from day into evening, is meticulously embellished with the company’s signature shocking pink lining inside and a statement brass chain whose links are also in the shape of a Keyhole. Initially designed by Elsa Schiaparelli herself as a clasp on a handbag in order to bring an aura of mystery to this everyday object, the Keyhole is an iconic code of the Maison. Creative Director Daniel Roseberry continues to use this iconic emblem throughout his seasonal collections of bags, bijoux, buttons and embroideries.
Mini Bijoux Soleil Bag
The Maison’s Mini Bijoux Soleil Bag, handcrafted in black velvet with luxurious lambskin lining, is decorated with the luxury fashion brand’s signature anatomical bijoux in enamel and hammered golden brass forming a trompe-l’oeil face and sun- shaped hand embroidery in shimmering gold sequins. Measuring a sleek Width: 14.5 cm, Height: 17 cm, Depth: 6 cm, the evening cocktail bag is a perfect accessory for the little black dress or can effortlessly dress up a pair of skinny jeans. Moreover, the design aesthetic has an interesting history; legendary fashion designer Elsa Schiaparelli is one of the first to explore parts of the human body in the field of design as she had a real fascination for the eyes, ears, nose, lips and hands!
Keyhole Card Holder
Maison Schiaparelli’s Keyhole card holder handcrafted in red calfskin and masterfully decorated with the luxury fashion brand’s signature golden keyhole bijoux measures a sleek Width: 10 cm, Height: 7 cm. interestingly, eyes, ears, nose, lips and hands are among fashion designer Elsa’s obsessions and and reflect her deep interest in surrealism. Today, the maison’s legacy continues with anatomical codes more present than ever in its unique handmade creations. In order to preserve the beauty of your leather item, the brand recommends avoiding overloading the small leather accessory; protecting it from sources of damp, excessive light and heat; avoiding any contact with liquids, grease and chemicals; wrapping it in tissue paper and storing it in its pouch when its not in use; and consulting a cleaning specialist when required.
Lobster Necklace
Luxury fashion brand Schiaparelli’s handmade lobster necklace in gilded ceramic is inspired by the season’s nautical theme and the Maison’s legendary archives. Worn alone over a little black dress or skirt suit, this statement jewellery from Schiaparelli has the power to elevate your look from simple to standout in a few moments. The team at Schiaparelli advises consumers that you can clean this piece of jewellery yourself, provided you use a special product. To slow the oxidation of your piece of jewellery, the team also advises you prevent the object from coming into any contact with perfume, household cleaning products, pool or sea water, and to protect your jewellery, kindly store it in its original box in a dry place.
Sun Buckle Belt
Italian Maison Schiaparelli’s wide, black Sun Buckle Belt, handcrafted from one hundred per cent calf leather, is fastened with a gilded brass buckle in the shape of the sun… with an attached gold chain. The perfect fashion accessory to amp up a simple ensemble into a bold, statement look, in order to preserve the belt’s beauty, the luxury fashion brand recommends that consumers treat it with the utmost of care. They are advised to protect it from sources of damp, excessive light and heat; avoid rubbing against any abrasive surfaces or materials whose colours could rub off on the belt; avoid any contact with liquids, grease and chemicals; and when they are not using the belt, they should wrap it in tissue paper and store it in its pouch.
Jasmeen Dugal is Associate Editor at FashionABC, contributing her insights on fashion, technology, and sustainability. She brings with herself more than two decades of editorial experience, working for national newspapers and luxury magazines in India.
Jasmeen Dugal has worked with exchange4media as a senior writer contributing articles on the country’s advertising and marketing movements, and then with Condenast India as Net Editor where she helmed Vogue India’s official website in terms of design, layout and daily content. Besides this, she is also an entrepreneur running her own luxury portal, Explosivefashion, which highlights the latest in luxury fashion and hospitality.