Schiaparelli is a French haute couture house originally founded in 1927 by Italian-born designer Elsa Schiaparelli in Paris. Elsa Schiaparelli was a contemporary and rival of Coco Chanel and became known for her surrealist-inspired designs, collaborations with artists including Salvador Dali, and innovations such as the introduction of the color shocking pink into fashion. The original house closed in 1954 when Elsa Schiaparelli retired.
The brand was revived in 2012 by Diego Della Valle, chairman of the Tod's Group, who acquired the dormant Schiaparelli name and appointed a series of creative directors to reestablish the house. In 2019, Daniel Roseberry, an American designer who had previously worked at Thom Browne, was named artistic director. Under Roseberry's leadership, Schiaparelli has attracted significant attention for its haute couture collections, which combine surrealist references drawn from the founder's legacy with bold sculptural silhouettes, oversized gold jewelry, and trompe l'oeil effects.
Schiaparelli currently operates as a couture-focused house, presenting collections on the official Haute Couture calendar in Paris. The brand also produces a ready-to-wear line and accessories. Its couture creations have been worn by public figures at high-profile events including the Met Gala, the Grammy Awards, and the Cannes Film Festival. The house is headquartered at 21 Place Vendome in Paris, the same address where Elsa Schiaparelli operated her original salon.
As a couture house, Schiaparelli's made-to-order pieces are priced by appointment. The ready-to-wear and accessories lines offer more accessible entry points to the brand.