Maybe a Schiaparelli 20s Gown?

[crushvintage]

I had someone suggest this might be a Schiaparelli?
No label....but a fabulous bird of paradise done entirely in rhinestones on one side.
Thought I would throw it out to everyone who is knowledgeable in 20s dresses!
Thanks for any information you can give me on this exquisite dress!

 

[claireshaeffer]

What a beautiful dress--sorry I don't know anything about the 20s.

 

[TangerineBoutique]

I'm not getting a Schiaparelli vibe but that's purely my gut reaction. Her imagery was less lyrical and more surreal as a rule. Not sure if I'm explaining right, her details were less "pretty" and more unusual. Having said that it is stunning and quite a treasure! I adore it.

Melody

 

[poppysvintageclothing]

It is stunning, pity about the top of it...perhaps someone could construct a new shoulder area for it.
It actually reminds me more of Erté with all the scrolls for the feathers, I am not saying it is by him but it reminds me of his work a little.

 

[crushvintage]

Thank you for the explanation Melody!
I understand and totally get that Schiaparelli was more bold in her use of imagery...Lobster dress anyone?
And thank you Mary Jane. I think I am going to take some silk from the hem allowance to recontruct the shoulders.
It deserves to be loved!
Tina/Crush Vintage

 

[Jonathan]

There was a fabulous retrospective exhibition of Schiaparelli's work in Philadelphia about a decade ago and if you can get your hands on the catalogue you can see the sort of work she was doing in the 20s and early 30s and this wasn't it. Her work was more about construction than decoration, and when she does move towards imagery in the late 1930s she goes more for the surreal or satirical.

 

[TangerineBoutique]

Erté ! You are right Mary Jane that's what it reminds me of. So lovely.
Melody

 

[retro ruth]

That is such a beauty, whoever made it!