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Introvert scandal, exotic menageries as jewelry, costumes that put Lady Gaga to shame, and a resemblance to Elsa von Freytag Loringhoven’s antics, Luisa Casati had them all. Born an heiress and destined for a boring life as the wife of an Italian noble who loved hunting more than her, Luisa created a life that would put many Instagram models to shame and that still inspires fashion today.
Sources (Used/Consulted/Read Along the Way)
Infinite Variety: The Life and Legend of the Marchesa Casati by Scot D. Ryersson and Michael Orlando Yaccarino
Romaine Brooks: A Life by Cassandra Langer