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» France Fashion: The Sweater that Inspired Elsa Schiaparelli    One sweater that inspired and a second that launched the career of the designer who first used shoulder pads and animal print fabrics.    http://www.boutiquescanada.com/Boutiques/francefashion/c149226.2.html

» Guardian Unlimited Books: Observer Review - Shocking!    Peter Conrad recounts anecdotal details for his review of the Philadelphia Museum of Art's exhibition catalogue by curator Dilys E. Blum.    http://books.guardian.co.uk/reviews/artsandentertainment/0,6121,1091065,00.html

» History of Fashion: Designers    Decade by decade glimpse at Schiaparelli and the evolution of her designs and influences.    http://www.dilpreetbawa.com/historyofashion/schiaparelli.html

» Internet Movie Database (IMDb)    Filmography provided for the designer.    http://imdb.com/name/nm0771277/

» Philadelphia Museum of Art: Shocking! - The Art and Fashion of Elsa Schiaparelli    Supplement to museum exhibition promotes her greater artistic significance with focus on her personal and professional relationships and lists her twelve commandments.    http://www.philamuseum.org/exhibitions/exhibits/schiaparelli/home.htm

» Slate: Aftershock - What Happened to the Provocative Elsa Schiaparelli?    Josh Patner blindsides the "is fashion art?" question and scatters pieces throughout his review of "Shocking! The Art and Fashion of Elsa Schiaparelli" at the Philadelphia Museum of Art.    http://slate.com/id/2091431/

» Telegraph: Arts - Chic Value    Vicki Woods hails the designer as innovatrix and, along with Coco Chanel, "one of the two great genius couturiers of the first half of the 20th century". Free registration required.    http://www.telegraph.co.uk/arts/main.jhtml?xml=/arts/2003/10/24/baschiap20.xml&sSheet=/arts/2003/10/24/ixartright.html