Until April 3rd 2016, Évreux Art, History and Archaeology Museum is hosting a temporary exhibition on a collection of jewellery created by the novelist Elsa Triolet between 1928 and 1930.
This exhibition looks back over a little-known interest of Elsa Triolet, more famous for her literary talents and acts of resistance than for her jewellery.
Yet the artist had designed and produced a line of necklaces, bracelets and sets with a surprisingly modern avant-garde feel, working with top names in Haute Couture including Elsa Schiaparelli.
Among the pieces on display is the iconic collaboration between the two Elsas dating from 1930: the aspirin necklace composed of glass paste beads, metal wire and beige cotton braid.
Elsa Triolet recounted this episode in her life in her essay Colliers (Necklaces) published in 1933.
A module named Schiaparelli was launched on 14 March 2016 by a Russian rocket within the framework of the ExoMars programme. The module will make it possible to study the planet’s atmosphere, along with landing techniques for future European missions to Mars.
The spacecraft owes its name to Elsa Schiaparelli’s uncle, Giovanni Schiaparelli, the famous 19th-century Italian astronomer. Giovanni Schiaparelli notably made major discoveries about the planet Mars between 1877 and 1890.
Elsa held a deep admiration for her uncle. He thought that the beauty spots scattered over his niece's cheek outlined the shape of Ursa Major. She designed her Winter 1938-39 Haute Couture "Astrology" collection, most likely inspired by her uncle's memory.
in Schiaparelli Haute Couture at the “Eclipsed” Broadway opening night
Actress and playwright Danai Gurira wore Schiaparelli Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2016 at the “Eclipsed” Broadway opening night.
“Eclipsed” is the first ever Broadway production written, directed and played by a 100% female team. Oscar-winner Lupita Nyong’o plays the leading role.
Danai Gurira – The Walking Dead star and writer of “Eclipsed” - was dressed in a draped gown in celadon blue, champagne and shocking pink silk cigaline.
This Valentine’s Day, whether you are single or spoken for, be happy, be bright… quitte simply, be you.