But The Air Swipe Bag, although it is one of the most surprising, is certainly not the only one of the striking surprises that fashion has given us throughout its life. 

It is worth mentioning Elsa Schiapparelli, a pioneer in introducing eccentric and experimental elements into the sector, also thanks to her proximity to the artistic avant-garde. Schiaparelli was in fact the first designer to make alternative proposals with synthetic fabrics and experimental materials: rooster feathers, monkey hair, plexiglass, glass, porcelain, cellophane. The influence of Futurism and Cubism leads to creations of great charm: sleeves inspired by aircraft fuselages, bright chromatic tones and original textile materials. Surrealism will also greatly influence the work of Elsa Schiapparelli, who will apply the theories of movement driven by a constant search for the dimension of the marvelous and surprising. In fact, the designer’s creations go beyond the idea of beauty, and go beyond the concept of aesthetically acceptable to explore the boundaries of the unconscious. So butterflies land on gloves and a lobster ends up on a silk dress. And then, thanks to the collaboration with the most interesting artists of the time, here are the mermaid brooches, necklaces with ceramic tablets and bracelets covered with fur. With the designer, a reflection on beauty, kitsch aesthetics and good taste opens. Maxi necklaces in the shape of crabs or herringbones, creatures of the sea printed on skirts and thorns reminiscent of those of sea urchins: even in the latest Paris fashion show, the brand’s iconic stylistic features have come back to life.