We Shower Daniel Roseberry with Gold Hardware Roses for Schiaparelli’s Fall R2W 2023 Collection

It seems as if gold has begun to be so played out these days….. unless it's sewn onto a Schiaparelli piece. Then I'm all ears, eyes…and nose even? The glorious fashion house known for its exuberant Haute couture has blown us away with its Fall Ready-to-Wear  2023 collection. The show took place this evening today in France, continuing the long-awaited Paris Fashion Week. The runway had been placed at what seems to be the opening of a regal ballroom in a Parisian palace. Gold moldings outline the massive cream-colored walls and high ceilings accompanied by large, candle-lit crystal chandeliers. Enormous bouquets of white flowers are placed on shelves underneath tall glass mirrors bordering the khaki-colored carpet catwalk. I am honored to share a few looks I found to be particular pieces of Roseberry Royalty.

Less is undoubtedly more: The first model opens the show with a graceful yet powerful waltz; she wears a long, black, form-fitting dress made in the material in likes of non-woven fabric. Her hair has been wrapped with a creme scarf traveling down and around the neck. The dress’s long sleeves have been blown up to give the dress an almost bloated look around the arms. The bodice is horizontally embroidered with unique gold buttons in the shapes of keyholes, ears, eyes, and what seems to be shells. The pure white keyhole-tipped boots were a frequent recurrence on the as well in black, white, and plain stiletto versions.

Seashell chic: This second look is a  printed black and white cropped jacket with keyholes and shell buttons. Accompanied by a matching laced-up skirt which was another personal favorite of mine. Shells have been incorporated countless times in numerous looks. The chest areas are raised, encapsulating the shell design around the breast,  giving an elegant dinner-by-the-shore look. This look embodies the true essence of this recent collection’s graceful yet loud nature. It combines a mixture of vintage and modern aesthetics; the inspiration for the exaggerated shoulders is taken from obvious 1980s early 90s inspiration. Contrasting the eccentric print work of faces, body parts, and shells decorate the exterior of the leather pieces that cater to a more modern feel. 

Live, Laugh, Luxury: This look screams the real housewives but makes it 1995. I would like to be buried in this early 90s bombshell-esque, fur leopard-print coat. It simply has to happen, and there's no way around it, I'm afraid. It covers a black long-sleeved sweater and a matching pair of sleek leggings covered with calf-high lock boots. From the voluminous hairstyle, the model has to large chunky earrings worn. This look screams vintage baddie from the rooftops. Seeing a more “old fashioned” silhouette like this look here on the runway satisfies all who love the old money aesthetics.

After taking over the job as artistic director for the Parisian couture house in  2019,  Daniel Roseberry has continued to deliver new aesthetics through more neutral tones while paying homage to Elsa Schaperelli’s vision of surrealism and experimenting with different fabrics rather than through eccentric colors. Which has been reasonably incorporated in the brand’s past collections... Roseberry has again left us in awe by incorporating the brand’s infamous golden hardware and jewelry. Crystal faces, and bejeweled bodices, we just can’t get enough of it. But these statement pieces have been accompanied by a collection that carries both vintage and futuristic energy. From wide-shouldered suit jackets, coats, and fur to tattered knits and both reworked leather and denim. Daniel continues to deliver timeless looks that have earned him true icon status through his work in the Schiaparelli fashion house.

Strike out,

Gael Laguerre

Boca Raton

Gael Laguerre is a content writer for Strike Magazine Boca. She’s a textbook  Aquarius: super hyper-independent but also super hot. In her free time, she enjoys music festivals, writing sad poetry, and oversharing on Twitter. You can reach her at lgaellynn@gmail.com.