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Happy birthday to the eccentric, witty, and influential fashion designer Elsa Schiaparelli, born on this day in 1890. 

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Woman’s Evening Jacket,” Winter 1937–38, designed by Elsa Schiaparelli, embroidered by Lesage, Paris 

Woman’s Dinner Dress,” Summer 1938, designed by Elsa Schiaparelli, embroidered by Lesage, Paris 

Two-Piece Evening Dress: Bodice and Skirt,” Summer 1939, designed by Elsa Schiaparelli 

Woman’s Evening Dress,” Summer 1939, designed by Elsa Schiaparelli

Woman’s Dinner Dress,” Summer 1946, designed by Esla Schiaparelli