Thursday Night #11 Response

I found the zodiac suit by Elisa Schiaparelli extraordinarily inspiring. It reflected a change in women’s fashion at the time as well as an artistic movement. Beyond just the amazing details such as the individual buttons and design of the garment, it represented the modern woman of its original era. The shape and style of menswear began to appear in women’s wear. Skirts got shorter and outfits overall became less feminine. However, they still reflected an elegance distinct to the time and retained a certain feminine beauty and allure. Elisa Schiaparelli was associated with and got a lot of her ideas from Surrealist artists of the time. Her influence and position as an artists and fashion designer has left its mark. Although her garments could be very unique and obviously have surreal qualities, they still maintain a timeless quality that makes her the icon she is today.