Daniel Roseberry presented Schiaparelli's fall 2026 collection during Paris Fashion Week, featuring trompe l’œil cat-head heels made from resin and felt. The shoes, part of a theme celebrating the house's namesake Elsa Schiaparelli's love for the natural world, were paired with layered outfits. Meanwhile, Dior's show in the Jardin des Tuileries emphasized a fresh-faced beauty look.
On March 6, 2026, Paris Fashion Week showcased innovative designs from major houses. At Schiaparelli, creative director Daniel Roseberry elevated the brand's trompe-l’œil tradition with quirky cat-head heels in the fall 2026 ready-to-wear collection. The beige leather pumps featured a pony-effect finish, curved heel, and a hand-sculpted cat face on the toe, complete with whiskers and bared teeth for a lifelike effect. These were crafted from resin and felt, ensuring no animals were harmed.
The heels appeared on models wearing a bustier in black-and-brown corset toile with jersey layers, a straight black velvet skirt accented by a sheer tulle stripe at the hips, and a thin black patent leather belt with a golden buckle. Roseberry's collection notes highlighted Elsa Schiaparelli's affinity for nature, stating: “Elsa’s love for the natural world finds new and expanded life in this collection, from the ‘fur’-trimmed jewelry... to our new dog-and-cat shoes and clutches... to our expanded anatomy hardware.” Other footwear included satin mules, ombré leather pumps with the brand’s keyhole symbol, thigh-high velvet boots, slouchy satin boots, gold ring-style anatomical totem heels, and sculptural heels inspired by bird claws.
WWD reviewer Joelle Diderich noted: “Among his feral accessories were handbags sprouting gilded bird claws, and mule heels that looked like hissing kittens, rendered in resin and felt — to scarily realistic effect.”
In a separate presentation, Dior's runway in the Jardin des Tuileries garden focused on subtle beauty under natural daylight. Peter Philips, Dior Makeup's creative and image director, crafted a look blending Parisian polish with London nonchalance, inspired by fittings with designer Jonathan Anderson and hairstylist Guido Palau. The aesthetic emphasized luminous skin using Dior Forever Foundation in Glow finish, minimal eye makeup with Diorshow On Stage Crayon applied softly to the waterline, and natural lips via blotted Dior Lip Maximizer.
Philips explained the venue's historical role as a social catwalk influenced the effortless vibe, avoiding heavy elements to suit the outdoor setting. He described the shift in runway beauty: “Today the approach is different. The girl walking the runway should feel relatable.” The collection drew mood from water lilies without literal interpretation, prioritizing freshness and restraint.
