When I was growing up in my mother’s antique shop, she always used the term “shocking pink” to describe a particularly vibrant hue she loved. I didn’t realize until much later that the term originated with fashion designer Elsa Schiaparelli. This happened when I started foraging for vintage accessories and took notice of Shocking de Schiaparelli perfume bottles and hat-boxes covered in vivid pink.
With so many great collectibles produced bearing the Schiaparelli brand, I couldn’t help but learn more about them. My study and admiration of Schiaparelli’s work is mainly focused on her body of jewelry designs these days. But before we delve into those specifics, I’ll share a little on the background on this this creative woman’s
