Elsa Schiaparelli

Elsa Schiaparelli was an Italian fashion designer and businessperson who founded her namesake house in Paris in 1927. Her work, which she managed from the 1930s through the 1950s, is noted for its integration of Surrealism and eccentric themes. Her collections frequently featured unconventional motifs, such as insects and the human body, and were recognized for the use of bold colors like shocking pink.