Opulence and simplicity define Schiaparelli. The collection explores this defining essence through the strength of each of its founding elements, with lightness and glee. A new purity appears this season. The focus is on endlessly dividing, getting to the core and revealing sensuality and subdued exuberance.
Japanese kimonos and Chinese hanfus, worn at home by Elsa Schiaparelli, echo her creations: splendour with a rigorous cut. Their fabrics, colours, prints and textures make one almost forget their perfect geometrical architecture. Playing with such expressive visuals allows the House symbols such as pierced hearts, padlocks and suns to be centre-stage.
Ultra-saturated colours and delicate hues alternate in a subtle way. They show a fresh breath, full of energy. A scarlet sun warms up the iridescent plissé of a dark night lamé. A graceful organza is moulded with petals to bloom into an ethereal dress. Hand-painted silk drape around the body like a sensuous Japanese etching come to life.
