A lobster across an evening gown, a skeleton in black jersey, Cocteau’s embroidery, London, film, and the contemporary house under Daniel Roseberry. In our feature on Schiaparelli: Fashion Becomes Art at London’s V&A, we return to Elsa Schiaparelli as the designer who bound haute couture to Surrealism, art, and the public image of her time.

An intimate look at “Marie Antoinette Style,” the Victoria and Albert Museum’s spectacular exhibition exploring how the Queen of France shaped fashion, design, and identity. From Dior and Vivienne Westwood to Sofia Coppola’s iconic vision, the show reveals how her influence still defines modern aesthetics.