Creative Director Daniel Roseberry proved he’s world’s ahead of current trends with his show that kick-started the Haute Couture week.
Excitement around Schiaparelli’s Paris show for Haute Couture Week 2022 has been building for some time now, because it marks the Maison’s first physical runway show since the start of the pandemic.
Schiaparelli’s spring/summer 2022 show focused on discipline, with sharp silhouettes and a subdued palette of black, ecru and gold. Roseberry revealed that he had purposely wanted to go against what was expected of him and the brand, and the results were no less spectacular.
Besides, the designer presented his latest collection as the sun streamed in through the long sash windows, bathing the runway in a golden, celestial light. The gold returned, this time contrasting with a black palette. He also presented dramatic silhouettes, more pared down this time.
Known for their sculptural shapes, fuzzy edges and uncanny ability to defy gravity, the styles were both futuristic and beautifully classic. From Jetson-style beehives to golden braids tied in knots, each look was painstakingly precise and conceptually brilliant, a nod to the overall sci-fi inspired creative direction.
The collection itself was understated, with column dresses, moulded bodices and jackets with fitted waists that showcased Roseberry’s flair for clean, contemporary glamour.
Moreover, there were big, circular hats, resembling planetary rings; gold, crystal-encrusted gloves that rose through the model’s hands like precious weeds; and celestial headpieces sprinkled throughout the 23 looks.
Roseberry explained that this collection had pushed him well beyond the outer limits of his comfort zone. “Doing this show has freaked me out,” he said. “But even though at points I was terrified, I’ve come out of it feeling more confident and more tuned into the house. We’re sharpening our knives now, really refining what we do. It’s like something clicked.”.
Take a look at Schiaparelli Haute Couture Spring-Summer 2022 collection.
