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1930s Elsa Schiaparelli Silk Bolero Jacket
item WJ00046
Shocking. Pink. Lesage. Bolero. Sequins. Form-fitting. Architectural. All of the previous words are frequently paired with Elsa Schiaparelli, all with good cause. She famously relied upon the fanciful creations of the French house of Lesage for singular buttons, sequins, and embroideries; the figure-embracing construction of her designs reflect a reverence for what she referred to as the “architecture” of the human form. The bolero jacket became a signature design. The 1938-39 fall-winter collection was presented on August 4, 1938, and made liberal use of a color combination termed “cameo pink and salt water green”, and we couldn't put it more poetically. 1930s Saks label - in 1928, Schiaparelli signed a contract to create exclusive designs for Saks Fifth Avenue.
Pink and green striped silk bolero is lavishly embroidered on the front with gold cord, pale gold sequins, emerald scalloped fan-shaped glass beads, clear and amber glass beads, glass pentagons that have some remaining green wash, and pink faceted glass ovals. Jacket is constructed to fit closely to the torso and arms, which have double darts at the elbows; concealed buttons for closure. Front bodice has lined plackets to protect the embroidery. Some wear to surface of fabric does not detract; overall oxidation (fade) in areas of the silk at the most "warm" areas - collar and armscyes. Some discoloration on interior of jacket does not show.
Condition: Excellent
Measurements: Length 16.25", bust 36", shoulder to shoulder 17", outer sleeve 22.5"
Price: $38,000.00
item WJ00046
Shocking. Pink. Lesage. Bolero. Sequins. Form-fitting. Architectural. All of the previous words are frequently paired with Elsa Schiaparelli, all with good cause. She famously relied upon the fanciful creations of the French house of Lesage for singular buttons, sequins, and embroideries; the figure-embracing construction of her designs reflect a reverence for what she referred to as the “architecture” of the human form. The bolero jacket became a signature design. The 1938-39 fall-winter collection was presented on August 4, 1938, and made liberal use of a color combination termed “cameo pink and salt water green”, and we couldn't put it more poetically. 1930s Saks label - in 1928, Schiaparelli signed a contract to create exclusive designs for Saks Fifth Avenue.
Pink and green striped silk bolero is lavishly embroidered on the front with gold cord, pale gold sequins, emerald scalloped fan-shaped glass beads, clear and amber glass beads, glass pentagons that have some remaining green wash, and pink faceted glass ovals. Jacket is constructed to fit closely to the torso and arms, which have double darts at the elbows; concealed buttons for closure. Front bodice has lined plackets to protect the embroidery. Some wear to surface of fabric does not detract; overall oxidation (fade) in areas of the silk at the most "warm" areas - collar and armscyes. Some discoloration on interior of jacket does not show.
Condition: Excellent
Measurements: Length 16.25", bust 36", shoulder to shoulder 17", outer sleeve 22.5"
Price: $38,000.00