Schiaparelli: Inside the world of the ‘ugly’ designer who rivalled Chanel

EXHIBITION: Despite being one of the most pioneering designers of her generation, Elsa Schiaparelli never became a household name like Christian Dior or her rival, Coco Chanel. A new exhibition at the V&A – and a star-studded awards season – is about to change that, says Lydia Spencer-Elliott