So what is Schiap ready-to-wear? It's a wardrobe full of blazer variations, crisp slacks and separates, and dramatic evening wear — with both our founder's beloved iconographies (the anatomy, the measuring tape, the keyhole) and my beloved Americanisms (fringe, buckles, and denim) making starring appearances and cameos throughout. But what might really define our collections are our accessories, where the esprit de Schiap makes its strongest case yet. We ask ourselves two questions when designing our accessories: First, is it a piece she can only find at Schiaparelli? And second, will someone cross a room and ask her "Excuse me, where's your [necklace/bag/shoe] from, and where can I get one?". I can't tell you how many times customers have told me that a stranger has approached them to ask about our Face bag (also known as our Madame Potato Head sac) — this is a model that we initially thought might only last a season or two, but continues to be one of our most in-demand items, or our Schiap bag, our most recent icon referencing our very own Measuring Tape and Keyhole. - Daniel Roseberry |