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Hot Pink: The Life & Fashions of Elsa Schiaparelli
56 pp.
| Abrams |
September, 2015 |
TradeISBN 978-1-4197-1642-3$21.95
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Rubin explores the life and inventively creative accomplishments of the early-twentieth-century Italian fashion designer known as "Schiap" (pronounced "Skap") in a biography featuring some of her groundbreaking ideas, including the color "hot pink," wedge heels, and the runway show. The stylishly designed book's narrative, supplemented with numerous photos and documented quotes, offers insight into the artist's vision and outlandish ideas. Bib., ind.