Daniel Roseberry on Couture, Celebrities, and Schiaparelli's Legacy

In an interview with CULTURED, Schiaparelli creative director Daniel Roseberry discusses his unconventional path to leading a French couture house, his design philosophy, and the challenges of navigating celebrity culture and politics. Roseberry, a Texas-born designer with no couture training, was appointed in 2019 after a decade at Thom Browne. He has since built a cult following with viral designs worn by Kim Kardashian, Lady Gaga, Beyoncé, and Cardi B, without paid endorsements. The V&A Museum in London opened the exhibition "Schiaparelli: Shocking! The Art and Legacy of Elsa Schiaparelli" (through November), featuring 24 of Roseberry's designs among 400 pieces. Roseberry reflects on his upbringing in Plano, Texas, his move to New York at 20, and his current monastic life in Paris, where he sketches by hand and avoids AI. He addresses the controversy around Lauren Sánchez Bezos's Met Gala dress, stating he separates creativity from politics. Roseberry emphasizes his independence at Schiaparelli, owned by Diego Della Valle, and his belief in beating big fashion houses with creativity.