Schiaparelli Balances Surreal Fantasy with Real Clothes | Schiaparelli Fall 2026 – Paris Fashion Week

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by brownfashionagal

At the Carrousel du Louvre, a venue that once defined the classic era of Paris runway shows, Daniel Roseberry staged Schiaparelli’s collection with a sense of nostalgia. The elevated podium runway felt like a small throwback moment. But the clothes themselves were anything but stuck in the past. They felt alive.

That was the most striking thing about this collection. Even when the silhouettes were distorted or slightly surreal, the pieces still felt real and strangely wearable. Roseberry described the collection as going “deeper” rather than bigger after couture, and that idea showed up in how he pushed texture, illusion, and shape without losing the human element.

The inspiration came from a sphinx brooch created for Elsa Schiaparelli by Alberto Giacometti. Half human, half animal. That strange duality ran through the entire lineup. Tailored suits opened the show with sharp collars and rumpled pleated trousers, grounding things in something familiar before the collection slowly turned more experimental.

Textures were everywhere. Aran knits were sliced with illusion tulle so they seemed to float on the body. Silk pieces were laminated to create a glossy, sculptural surface. Some looks played with trompe l’oeil effects, like printed crocodile scales or leather like finishes that were actually silk wool. One standout set was made from cassette tapes and thousands of CDs, turning nostalgic tech into a shimmering disco moment.

The accessories leaned fully into the feral energy. Kitten heels literally featured snarling cats on the toes. Other shoes had tiny Dobermans staring back. Handbags balanced on birdlike claws or chicken feet. It was weird and I loved it.

What made it work was Roseberry’s balance. The clothes felt like couture thinking applied to everyday dressing. Even with padded curves, surreal details, and texture overload, the pieces never felt distant. They felt intriguing, playful, and oddly grounded. Schiaparelli has always been about contradiction. With this collection, Roseberry leaned into that idea fully.