New V&A exhibition explores how Elsa Schiaparelli dressed ‘the most masculine city’ in Britain

Schiaparelli ‘scorpion dress’ by Daniel Roseberry on display at the V&A (David Parry/PA) -

From red-carpet gowns worn by Ariana Grande to surrealist skeleton dresses, Elsa Schiaparelli’s designs have long blurred the line between fashion and art.

Now, a new exhibition at the Victoria and Albert Museum brings that legacy into focus, pairing historic couture with contemporary looks worn by figures including Dua Lipa, Ariana Grande and Kendall Jenner.