Word: schiaparelli
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...Schiaparelli figured that women would be hobbled much of the time this season. "Nobody will be able to get out of bed before 5 in the afternoon," said she. "There are practically no dresses designed to wear before that time...
Since the world of fashion cannot, at the moment, visit Paris, Paris intends to visit the world. Last week 35 leading couturieres (Schiaparelli, Lucille, Lucien Lelong, et al.) were showing off their latest concoctions in advance of an international tour. The 200 models (soon to visit the U.S., Britain and South America) were 18-inch wire dolls. Ace Artists Jean Cocteau and Christian ("Bébé") Berard painted the miniature sets. To help revive its fashion industry, Paris launched the show with full fanfare-in the Louvre...
...exhibit was staged at the Wildenstein Galleries by New York City's Quaker Emergency Service (local and foreign relief). The artists had been rounded up by the famed Paris dressmaker in absentia, Mme. Elsa Schiaparelli, and consisted largely of well-known European expatriates...
...last week famous couturiers displayed their 1944 creations. .Most of the familiar names were back: Bruyere, Alix, Molyneux, Worth, Lanvin, Schiaparelli, Lelong, Paquin. The trend was pronounced: skirts full and short, waists small, shoulders wide, sleeves mutton-legged. Designers used material lavishly, too lavishly for U.S. and British women limited by regulations and rationing...
Frou-Frou and Satire. The old Parisian skill was evident. In some of the old Parisian froufrou, the subtle political and social comment also was evident. Schiaparelli offered a model with a bustle in front. Lelong put jeeps on charm bracelets. Agile, aging (70) Madame Jeanne Lanvin (who served iced drinks to shivering patronesses} showed a slinky, black, backless, low-front evening dress called "Liberty." She also offered a simple frock of palest pink named "Free France...