A must-have for fashionistas, lovers of vintage clothing, and anyone inspired by the Prada/Schiaparelli exhibition at the Met to learn more about the iconic and still-relevant "Schiap," told from the unique and always-entertaining point of view of an obsessive collector. The owner of the largest collection of Elsa Schiaparelli garments in the world writes about his lifelong love affair with the work--and the entire persona--of this iconic designer
-Schiaparelli is an undisputed fashion icon, and interest in her continues to be great
-BillyBoy* owns the largest collection of Schiaparelli garments in the world
-Will include color photo inserts of key pieces from the author's collection
- There will be an exhibition of the author's Schiaparelli collection at the Kent State Museum, curated by Jean Druesedow, tentatively scheduled for Spring 2015
- The author is preparing a YouTube program, showcasing his high-fashion collections
The author is known in the fashion and art worlds for his colorful persona, quirky obsessions, and unmatched collections of high-fashion designs. His life is a work of art in itself, and we can count on him to be a great subject for the fashion press, to whom he is already known.
- The package will be very chic - unjacketed and stamped, in the Schiaparelli color Sleeping Blue, with Shocking Pink endpapers.
