SCHIAPARELLI UNVEILS A SURREAL TAKE ON THE KITTEN HEEL

Daniel Roseberry continues to push the boundaries of fashion at Schiaparelli. For the FW26 Ready-to-Wear collection titled “The Sphinx,” the creative director introduced one of the show’s most talked-about accessories — a literal interpretation of the classic kitten heel.

Rather than a traditional small heel, Roseberry’s design features a sculpted heel shaped like a cat, turning the phrase “kitten heel” into something playful and surreal. The piece reflects Schiaparelli’s long-standing tradition of bold, artistic fashion — where humor, craftsmanship, and unexpected design collide.

The shoe quickly stood out as one of the collection’s most memorable details, capturing the house’s signature blend of avant-garde design and couture-level storytelling.

With “The Sphinx,” Roseberry once again proved that at Schiaparelli, even the smallest design elements can become conversation-starting works of art.