When Daniel Roseberry unveiled his Schiaparelli Fall 2026 Haute Couture collection in Paris on Monday morning, it marked the official start of Haute Couture Fashion Week.

Rather than relying on couture’s traditional vocabulary, Roseberry challenged expectations by pairing extraordinary craftsmanship with unconventional materials, from silicone and latex to sculpted paint. The result was one of his most imaginative collections to date, and unsurprisingly, the front row proved just as compelling as the runway itself.

Birds Of A Feather

Emma Corrin has never been afraid to embrace fashion at its most unconventional, so this Schiaparelli Spring 2026 Haute Couture look felt entirely in character.

I absolutely loved this. The feathered jacket, adorned with sculpted bird beaks, is exactly the kind of fearless couture moment I hope to see during Haute Couture Fashion Week. It’s surreal, theatrical and exquisitely crafted, yet Emma wears it with such ease that it never feels like the clothes are wearing them. This is fashion as art at its finest, and one of my favourite Emma Corrin looks to date.

Golden Hour

Bad Bunny wore a custom Schiaparelli suit which, at first glance, looked deceptively simple, but the details became more apparent the closer you looked. The braided tie, bijoux buttons, signature lapel pins, sculptural belt buckle and cowboy boots all reinforced Schiaparelli’s surreal identity.

The look was styled with Emmanuelle Khanh Ozone sunglasses.

One Shoe Away

Michelle Yeoh took a more understated route, but still managed to command attention.

The off-the-shoulder Schiaparelli dress, paired with the house’s Face bag and Max Mara sunglasses, made for an elegant front-row look. As always, her Richard Mille timepiece was present. My only reservation was the shoes, which felt a little too heavy here.

It’s All In The Angle

When I first saw Farida Khelfa from the front, I couldn’t understand why her trousers appeared so long.

Then the side view revealed the trick. The exaggerated length created a sculptural folds, transforming what initially looked like poor tailoring into a deliberate design choice. Combined with the sharply tailored jacket, bijoux buttons and contrasting white collar, it was another reminder that Schiaparelli never does anything by accident.

The Power Of Brooches

Lee Pace and rugged elegance have always gone hand in hand, but this Schiaparelli look elevated that signature style. The sharp navy double-breasted suit paired of gold bird brooches introduced a more refined couture element. They transformed an otherwise classic suit into something unmistakably Schiaparelli without losing the relaxed confidence that makes Lee’s style so distinctive.

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