Elsa Peretti

Elsa Peretti (1940–2021) was an Italian fashion model, philanthropist and designer.

Elsa Peretti in brief

Born
1940
Died
2021
Known for
fashion model, philanthropist and designer
Place of birth
Florence
Contents

Overview

Born at Florence in 1940, died at Sant Martí Vell in 2021.

In detail

the recorded working language is Catalan, Italian and English.

Residence is recorded at Sant Martí Vell and Rome. Employment is recorded with Tiffany & Co.

Work by Elsa Peretti is recorded in the collections of Metropolitan Museum of Art, Museu Tèxtil i d'Indumentària, British Museum, Museum of Fine Arts Boston and Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.

Distinctions recorded are Grand Officer of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic and National Culture Award of Catalonia.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Elsa Peretti”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q3051731: Elsa Peretti

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