CHANEL VS. SCHIAPARELLI

Their rivalry has often changed society

An episode from the series FACE TO FACE

Synopsis

Chanel is probably the biggest name in female fashion design. Although it seems obvious today, it wasn’t always the case.

As of the end of the 1920’s, her supremacy was fiercely contested. Another designer, just as famous and equally admired, disputed the title of "Queen of Haute Couture". Her name ? Elsa Schiaparelli.

Their styles were diametrically opposed but their clienteles were identical. From this paradox was born the most bitter rivalry in the history of high fashion. An emulation that gave rise to the most important innovations haute couture has seen.