Cap with Morning Glories

Elsa Schiaparelli, c. 1948 - c. 1952

The fashion designer Elsa Schiaparelli launched a signature bright pink known as ‘shocking pink’, the colour of some of the morning glories on this little cap. According to the hat’s owner, Schiaparelli’s unconventional designs need not make a woman elegant, because her clients already were! While the designs were meant to draw attention, their refined workmanship ensured that a woman never looked ridiculous.

  • Artwork typewomenswear, hat, headcap
  • Object numberBK-1993-84
  • Dimensionsheight 15 cm x width 14 cm x length 15 cm x length 20 cm
  • Physical characteristicssatijn en zijde en tarlatan