Paulina Grishina

The Schiaparelli Dialogues is a 50-page zine that explores the artistry of the womenswear brand Schiaparelli throughout the past century, featuring a mix of written and visual content. It begins by drawing parallels between the surrealist designs of Elsa Schiaparelli, the founder of the brand, and the current creative director, Daniel Roseberry. The themes shared by the two designers are then explored through a photoshoot. Finally, The Schiaparelli Dialogues visualises a speculative collaboration between Liberian-British artist Lina Iris Viktor and Schiaparelli.

This project was created to highlight Schiaparelli's unique way of melding fashion and craftsmanship with art and the avant-garde. It pays homage to the fashion brand's heritage, but also imagines future venues for Schiaparelli to explore, particularly through collaboration with creative talent in the UK.