Daniel Roseberry: A dedicated unfollower of fashion bringing shock back to House of Schiaparelli

Singlehandedly responsible for restoring the shock factor into House of Schiaparelli, Paul McLauchlan is granted an audience with Daniel Roseberry

Daniel Roseberry is in his third year as artistic director of Schiaparelli. Picture: Christophe Coënon

On a brisk morning in January 2022, a smattering of eminent guests like Kanye West and Naomi Campbell lined the gilded vestibule of the Musée des Beaux-Arts in Paris following a fashion show, waiting to be received by Daniel Roseberry.

Unpretentiously dressed in a denim overshirt, a white shirt under a navy cardigan, navy slacks, white socks, and Asics, the designer’s humble attire and well-mannered disposition stood at odds with the ferocious talent that manifested itself in a dreamy procession of haute couture, the salubrious enclaves, and the distinguished parade eager to congratulate him.