Schiaparelli Spring 2025 Couture
Glamorous and elegant, Schiaparelli's AW25 collection, Icarus, garnered significant attention at Paris Haute Couture Week, inspiring wonder within the high-fashion scene. A symphony of shimmering pearls, cascading feathers, and dazzling crystals lent the pieces the extravagant touch that Daniel Roseberry envisioned. The vintage influence defined the show's atmosphere. The colors and the feathers played an important role in portraying the collection's intended vision. The maison's legacy has maintained its mark.
Schiaparelli AW25 Icarus Collection showcased at Paris Haute Couture Week. Photo: Courtesy of Schiaparelli via Vogue Runway. © All rights belong to their respective owners. No copyright infringement intended.
The surrealism of Schiaparelli, which has distinguished the brand throughout the years, evokes inspiring feelings of admiration for the designer's vision. The textures, such as prints, pleats, and colors, often offer a sense of diversity within haute couture. Daniel Roseberry, the first American to head a French maison, has mentioned how he feels inspired by pop culture and enjoys combining surrealism with modern innovation. This latest runway displayed couture's golden era, featuring pre-war ribbons and inspired silhouettes. Icarus, a Greek mythological character, embraces women and has influenced fashion silhouettes throughout history. The foundation of the collection lies mostly in corset-inspired structures, alongside airy fabrics, voluminous draperies crafted from denser materials, and intricate feather accents.
Roseberry even mentioned that his inspiration began in a Parisian antique shop, where he examined an assortment of ribbons from the 1920s and '30s. The minimalist, dreamlike aspect with creamy and bright colors of the show, alongside the exquisite pieces, represents the Schiaparelli sign. Supermodels like Kendall Jenner, Mona Tougaard, and Alex Consani graced the runway. "I'm so tired of everyone constantly equating modernity with simplicity: Can't the new also be worked, be baroque, be extravagant?" said Daniel Roseberry. Looking for extravagance within Haute Couture, which brings exclusivity, embodying luxury, and unparalleled attention to detail, can be challenging. However, the surrealism and elegance of Schiaparelli offer a vision of escape from the ordinary. By seamlessly merging historical references with contemporary fashion, Roseberry breathes new life into the house of Schiaparelli, ensuring its legacy transcends fleeting trends and embraces both minimalism and extravagance for Icarus.
