Wednesday, June 1, 2011

Bee in My Bonnet, Beetle on My Button

I was rummaging around online and came across these images of some insect-accented Schiaparelli pieces from her Summer 1937 (butterfly gown) and Fall 1938 collections.  The suit jacket has beetle buttons! What an intriguing collar/necklace, as well! Okay, time for this gal to buzz off and get ready for an evening of playing social butterfly.



Images from the MET

11 comments:

  1. Q's DaydreamJune 1, 2011 at 4:29 PM

    Oh my goodness!!!

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  2. EileenJune 1, 2011 at 4:35 PM

    I am really loving the butterfly dress. It's fab. :)

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  3. LisaJune 1, 2011 at 4:57 PM

    I haven't seen the insect necklace before! Can you believe how ahead of her time Miss Schiap was? It blows the mind. Nice post!

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  4. RandiJune 1, 2011 at 5:17 PM

    Beetle buttons, that's great!

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  5. Miss MatildaJune 1, 2011 at 5:33 PM

    ooh gawd not roaches around my neck

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  6. Pearl WestwoodJune 1, 2011 at 5:53 PM

    Really striking, the collar especially!

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  7. Lauren HairstonJune 1, 2011 at 6:04 PM

    I love how she had such fun with fashion. I checked out a huge coffee table book on her designs from the library and just gorged myself on fabulousness.

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  8. iLiveinmyLabJune 1, 2011 at 7:17 PM

    Oh goodness that gown is gorgeous!!!!

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  9. Pull Your Socks Up!June 1, 2011 at 7:53 PM

    Elsa was incredible ... nothing was too wild for her to tackle.

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  10. FrancyJune 2, 2011 at 9:25 AM

    I love Schiaparelli. So quirky, and elegant.

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  11. KatiusciaJune 2, 2011 at 10:13 AM

    i really like the butterfly dress but the necklace...brr....i couldn't wear it at all!

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