Maggie Maurer cradled the electrifying baby robot, initially creating a captivating illusion of a real infant.This unconventional choice highlighted Schiaparelli’s commitment to pushing creative boundaries and offering a unique perspective on fashion. The show marked the opening of couture week, generating heightened anticipation for Roseberry’s inventive contributions. Notable figures like Zendaya, Hunter Schafer, Carla Bruni, and J.Lo graced the front row, eager to witness the spectacle.
In a prelude to the show, golden discs with the house logo, reminiscent of the Voyager Golden Records sent into space in 1977, were distributed as invitations. Roseberry drew inspiration from these records, emphasizing Schiaparelli’s historical fascination with astrology and space as an integral theme. The designer presented a celestial-themed collection that bridged the realms of man-made spacecrafts and organic life forms.
The runway featured sculpted gowns with alienoid constructions, massive embroidered wings, and even a tech dress crafted from outdated BlackBerrys and cameras. Roseberry’s notes highlighted the collection as a “study in contradictions,” where the “earthbound and heaven-sent” converged on the catwalk to create unexpected and innovative fashion. Otherworldly boleros, gravity-defying breastplates, and ethereal fringe contributed to the fusion of science fiction and couture.
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Structured boleros with extraterrestrial protrusions shared the spotlight with iridescent pearl suits that expanded to new dimensions. The incorporation of veiled gowns and face-covering necklines added a sci-fi touch to the collection. While describing a Schiaparelli collection as ‘out of this world’ may seem cliché, Roseberry’s visionary approach suggests that, under his guidance, the modern house is poised to explore limitless creative realms with space as its boundless frontier.