Ever since Daniel Roseberry took the helm of Schiaparelli as creative director in 2019, the storied French fashion house has captured—and held—the industry’s attention. Elsa Schiaparelli founded her namesake label in the late 1920s and went on to become one of the foremost haute couture designers in Paris. Today, the brand’s playful surrealist aesthetic has earned a loyal following among celebrities—notably Kylie Jenner, who has erupted the internet with each new Schiaparelli look she wears, whether it’s a realistic lion gown or a shimmery keyhole-cutout number.
Roseberry reestablished a ready-to-wear collection to accompany Schiaparelli couture, and the collections instantly become my favorites each season. The brand has established a language of retro glamour with signature silhouettes like nipped-in waistlines, sculptural blazers, and beautiful draping. Even the ready-to-wear collections are steeped with couture-level craftsmanship, which means that coveting Schiaparelli and owning a piece from the brand are two very different things. Luckily, I put my fashion-editor lens on the affordable market and pulled out a selection of buys that give the Schiaparelli effect without topping $150.
