Elsa Collection

Elsa Schiaparelli and daughter Gogo at Monte Carlo
Elsa Schiaparelli (1890 - 1973), Italian fashion designer, pictured on holiday at Monte Carlo in the company of her daughter, Gogo. Date: 1938

Her True Knight, from Puck, 1887. Creator: Joseph Keppler
Her True Knight, from Puck, 1887

Elsa, Dite La Viennoise (1897)
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A Fantasy
A theatrical artwork showing performers wearing Elizabethan costumes upon a black and white tiled floor, a younger boy receives praise in the form of thrown flowers. Date: circa 1914

Charles Laughton and Elsa Lanchester
Husband and wife, actors Charles Laughton (1899-1962) and Elsa Lanchester (1902-1986). At the time they were respectively playing Henry VIII

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Africa, Kenya, Meru National Park, looking at Elsa's Kropje Lodge Date: 26/01/2006

The Knight Tries to Allay the Doubts of Elsa (colour litho)
3628195 The Knight Tries to Allay the Doubts of Elsa (colour litho) by Tilney, Frederick Colin (1870-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Knight Tries to Allay the Doubts of Elsa)

Ortrud Claims Precedence before Elsa (colour litho)
3628194 Ortrud Claims Precedence before Elsa (colour litho) by Tilney, Frederick Colin (1870-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ortrud Claims Precedence before Elsa)

The coffee-stall presided over by an artist barman : Miss Elsa Lanchester and Mr John Armstrong at the Select Evenings club, 1924, a club and cabaret show in Bloomsbury, London

Page from The Sketch, 5th October 1927: The presiding genius at the new Seven Dials Cave of Harmony. Miss Elsa Lanchester and her expressive hands. Date: 1927

John and Benita Armstrong with Charles & Elsa Laughton 1938

The Wiesenthal Sisters, appearing at London Hippodrome
The embodiment of joy, the three Wiesenthal sisters, Grete, Elsa and Berta, demonstrating their carefree and ecstatic form of dance

The Sisters Wiesenthal at the London Hippodrome
The three Wiesenthal sisters, Grete, Elsa and Berta, who were causing a sensation at the London Hippodrome in 1909 when the theatre had re-opened after a four-month long refurbishment

Elsa Maxwell and her Moods painting
Feature in The Sketch showing party thrower, entertainer and social fixer Elsa Maxwell alongside a painting she did as part of an exhibition organised by her in Paris on the theme of Moods in which

The Company of the Co-optimists, October 1921
Nine of the ten Co-Optimists, a variety revue in London. From left to right (top row) Phyllis Monkman, Laddie Cliff, Elsa Macfarlane, Stanley Holloway; (second row) Betty Chester

Bystander front cover - Elsa Macfarlane
Bystander cover featuring a colour photograph of actress and entertainer, Elsa Macfarlane, who was a member of the revue group, the Co-optimists

Tallulah Bankhead, Elsa Lanchester & Gwen Farrar
Stars of a charity matinee in aid of the Central Council for the Care of Crippled Children organised by Gwen Farrar (second from left) and attended by H.R.H. the Duchess of York

Lohengrin and Elsa of Brabant, an old German legend

Knitted outfit by Schiaparelli 1930
A beige and brown knitted tricot sweater with demure front buttons and a little basque that emerges from below the belt. 1930

Cecil Beaton and Elsa Maxwell at the Venice Lido
Cecil Beaton pictured with renowned party-giver Elsa Maxwell at the Venice Lido in 1933. Date: 1933

A Lido Reflection by Tony Wysard
A gathering of society at the Venice Lido, at a party given by Elsa Maxwell. Left to right are: Serge Lifar, Miss Elsa Maxwell, Lady Abdy, the Baroness d Erlanger and her daughter

The Six Swans - Scene from The Six Swans. Elsa, throwing shirts over her brothers to permit them to regain their human form. Artist: Millicent Sowerby Date: 1909

Lohengrin & Princess Elsa - Lohengrin fells his adversary Date: circa 1916

He was compelled to yield, illustration from The Stories of Wagners Operas pub
3502360 He was compelled to yield, illustration from The Stories of Wagners Operas pub. by George Harrap & Co Ltd 1932 (colour litho) by Lecke

Elsa and Fatma (chromolitho)
734693 Elsa and Fatma (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Elsa and Fatma. Liebig card)

Scene from Lohengrin: Elsa accompanies Ortrude into the chamber (chromolitho)
5996683 Scene from Lohengrin: Elsa accompanies Ortrude into the chamber (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene from Lohengrin)

The Opening Night of the Opera Season at Covent Garden, the King and Queen attending the Performance of
1629877 The Opening Night of the Opera Season at Covent Garden, the King and Queen attending the Performance of " Lohengrin, " 8 May (litho) by Amato, G.S

Lohengrin and Elsa, characters from German literature and the opera by Richard Wagner (chromolitho)
5999686 Lohengrin and Elsa, characters from German literature and the opera by Richard Wagner (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lohengrin and Elsa)

Portrait of Elsa, Daughter of William Hall, three-quarter length
656985 Portrait of Elsa, Daughter of William Hall, three-quarter length, seated wearing a Pink Dress and Yellow Wrap, 1927 (oil on canvas) by Dicksee

Scene from Richard Wagners opera Lohengrin (chromolitho)
1093990 Scene from Richard Wagners opera Lohengrin (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene from Richard Wagners opera Lohengrin)

Elsa and Lohengrin, from Richard Wagners opera Lohengrin (chromolitho)
1093477 Elsa and Lohengrin, from Richard Wagners opera Lohengrin (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Elsa and Lohengrin)

Hubert Herkomer A. R. A. and His Children, after 1879. Creator: Unknown
Hubert Herkomer A.R.A. and His Children, after 1879

The Worthing Pier Pavilion. Performing were the Co-Optimists, a variety revue from London starring: Laddie Cliff, Elsa Macfarlane, Stanley Holloway, Davy Burnaby, Melville Gideon, Babs Valerie

Elsa Marriott, actress, 1938. Cigarette card from Modern Beauties, 4th series, issued by the British-American Tobacco Company

Elsa Schiaparelli Pour le Sport advertisment
Advertisment for Elsa Schiaparellis first shop, Pour le Sport, in 4, Rue de la Paix, in Paris. Her first collection consisted of knitwear

Alice Keppel and Elsa Maxwell at Biarritz in 1933
Mrs George Keppel, otherwise known as Alice Keppel, formerly mistress of King Edward VII, pictured here on holiday at Biarritz in 1933 with Elsa Maxwell, American gossip columnist

Elsa Dite la Viennoise 1897 Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec
Elsa, Dite la Viennoise, 1897. Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec (French, 1864-1901). Color lithograph; sheet: 56.7 x 38.8 cm (22 5/16 x 15 1/4 in.)

Some of the lads in Charles Gullivers pantomime Dick Whitti
Seen in Vaudeville: (top) some of the lads in Charles Gullivers pantomime Dick Whittington at the Palladium Theatre and (bottom) Elsa Kruger appearing at the London Coliseum, 1924 Date: 1924

Evening gown and bodice by Elsa Schiaparelli
Illustration of an evening gown and bodice by Elsa Schiaparelli, on a fashion page by Winifred Lewis. The outfit is described as

Hat by Elsa Schiaparelli
Illustration of a wide brimmed straw hat with a bird cage crown designed by Elsa Schiaparelli. Date: 1939

Summer dress by Elsa Schiaparelli
Illustration of a summer dress designed by Elsa Schiaparelli in flame mousseline, with tourquoise, flame and gold metal musical instruments embroidered around a dropped hip line. Date: 1939

Advertisement for a coat by Elsa Schiaparelli
Photograph of a model wearing a white ermine coat designed by Elsa Schiaparelli. The fur is worked horizontally, the coat falls in loose folds from gathered shoulders

Winter sports outfit by Elsa Schiaparelli
Illustration showing a sweater with adjustable high collar, bonnet and high woollen leggings by Elsa Schiaparelli. 1928

Schiaparelli ski oufit, 1929
A ski-ing outfit by Elsa Schiaparelli featuring loosely cut breeches in dark blue toile and a novel fitted jumper, pointed hood-like cap

ELSA SCHIAPARELLI (1890-1973). Italian fashion designer. Photograph, 1952

MACARTHUR & HAYES, 1937. American journalist and playwright Charles MacArthur and his wife, actress Helen Hayes, at the Red

BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN, 1935. Elsa Lanchester and Colin Clive in The Bride of Frankenstein, 1935

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"Elsa: A Visionary in Fashion and Art" Step into the enchanting world of Elsa, where creativity knows no bounds. From her early days as a young girl named Elsa Dite La Viennoise to becoming one of the most influential fashion designers of her time, Elsa Schiaparelli's journey is nothing short of extraordinary. In Monte Carlo, a captivating photograph captures Elsa Schiaparelli and her daughter Gogo, radiating elegance and grace, and is here that we witness the beginning of a legacy that would forever change the fashion industry. Elsa's imagination knew no limits; she was a true artist at heart. Her creation "A Fantasy" transports us to a realm where dreams come alive through intricate designs and vibrant colors. This masterpiece embodies her unique ability to blend fashion with art seamlessly. Not only did Elsa leave an indelible mark on fashion but also in Hollywood. The iconic duo Charles Laughton and Elsa Lanchester epitomize glamour in their collaboration with Schiaparelli. Their impeccable style showcases how Elsa's creations transcended boundaries between film and fashion. Elsa's innovation extended beyond clothing; she revolutionized sportswear too. Her advertisement for "Elsa Schiaparelli Pour le Sport" captures the spirit of athleticism combined with high-fashion sensibilities - truly ahead of its time. Even amidst whimsical pantomimes like Dick Whitti, some lads proudly donned outfits by none other than Charles Gullivers himself - showcasing his admiration for Elsa's avant-garde designs that pushed conventional boundaries. From evening gowns adorned with exquisite bodices to hats exuding sophistication, every piece designed by Elsa tells its own story – one filled with passion, audacity, and unparalleled craftsmanship. Whether it be summer dresses or winter sports attire, there was never an occasion where an outfit by Elsa wouldn't make heads turn. Her keen eye for detail ensured that each creation was a masterpiece, perfectly tailored to enhance the wearer's individuality.