A "mutton chop" beret comprised of ruffles of white raffia tied with a navy velvet bow, labelled Schiaparelli, 21, place vendome, Paris, tagged 27419

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A "mutton chop" beret comprised of ruffles of white raffia tied with a navy velvet bow, labelled Schiaparelli, 21, place vendome, Paris, tagged 27419
See Colour Plate 8

Provenance

As above

Lot Essay

A similar design was first worn by Schiaparelli herself in Autumn 1937, see "Shocking Life", as above, p. 97/98

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