The Spring/Summer 2025 Schiaparelli collection, Icarus, under the visionary leadership of Daniel Roseberry, soared to new heights, blending Greek mythology with the timeless art of haute couture. Presented as a cosmic journey, the collection redefined perfection, paying homage to history while boldly reinventing it for the modern age.


A Mythical Tribute to Fashion’s Grandeur
Named after the legendary figure Icarus, who defied the sun in his quest for freedom, the collection encapsulates haute couture’s ultimate ambition: reaching for the unattainable. Every silhouette, every detail in this collection was a testament to the eternal pursuit of beauty, artistry, and innovation.
Roseberry’s creations evoked a Renaissance masterpiece, fusing mythology with modernity. Fluid silk georgettes embroidered with Japanese beads mirrored the organic elegance of the 1920s and 1930s. Meanwhile, corsets sculpted with razor-sharp lines brought historical references into a sleek, contemporary context. The collection also revived Schiaparelli’s signature severe shoulders, softened into elongated, impeccably tailored jackets paired with floor-sweeping column skirts—a nod to the 1990s reimagined for today.



Mastering the Art of Perfection
Haute couture transcends fashion—it’s about craftsmanship, and Schiaparelli SS25 is the epitome of technical brilliance. The collection showcased innovations in tailoring, from layers of wool and cotton sculpting corsets to stretch silk satin forming impeccable structures.
Materials like Ultrasuede embroidered with silk threads and keratin-brushed feathers recalled the glamour of 1930s movie stars, while accessories—including intricately detailed shoes and bags—were transformed into exquisite jewels of luxury, featuring resin rosettes and Matador laces. Roseberry’s obsessive attention to detail elevated each piece to the realm of sublime artistry.
A Palette of the Past, Reimagined
Inspired by the forgotten hues of pre-war Europe, Roseberry unearthed colors like butter, saffron, peacock green, and deep burnt brown from the archives of Lyon’s textile heritage. “To create something that feels new because it’s old,” he explained, underscoring his vision of modernity as an interplay between history and the future.
Icarus: The Eternal Pursuit of the Impossible
For Roseberry, haute couture is akin to the myth of Icarus—a daring challenge to soar higher, to reach beyond the limits of what is possible. “Each season feels like a quixotic struggle,” he said, “a climb to an ever-higher level of execution and vision.”
At Schiaparelli, Roseberry is not just designing clothes; he is preserving a legacy while pushing it into a new era. His work reminds us that haute couture is an escape—a transcendent art form that defies reality and promises beauty without compromise.
A Vision Rooted in Tradition, Projected into the Future
With Schiaparelli SS25, Daniel Roseberry pays homage to the surreal legacy of Elsa Schiaparelli while boldly carving a new chapter for the maison. The collection bridges the grandeur of the past with the daring of the present, proving that mythology and haute couture are timeless allies.
This season, Schiaparelli doesn’t just dress you—it tells a story that soars as high as the sun.