What in 'Stranger Things' is Schiaparelli doing by debuting this 'alive' heart necklace?

Schiaparelli is one of the few fashion houses that truly understands the meaning of haute couture, focusing on custom-fitted designs, individuality, and exclusivity. Not available for everyone, the brand’s vision is heavily influenced by art, often infused with celestial and cosmic detailing that feels like it transports you to another dimension.
This artistic approach, combined with the brand’s heritage and avant-garde sensibilities, justifies its collections being expensive, exclusive, and undeniably iconic. With a strong brand image rooted in luxury and creativity, Schiaparelli’s recent showcase at Paris Couture Week felt like a powerful dream brought to life.
With mesmerizing sculpted silhouettes and an air of theatrical drama, each piece spoke louder than words. But one look, in particular, truly stole the spotlight and almost took our breath away. Lighting up the runway in a fiery red spark, the brand unveiled a beating heart necklace that looked more like wearable art than jewelry.
The beating heart necklace
Bold, surreal, and unlike anything we've seen before, it took us somewhere between the past and the future. It was a moment of pure magic on the runway when a model walked out in a jaw-dropping bright red, high-neck gown with a sleeveless silhouette, a dramatic thigh-high slit, and a sculpted breastplate on the back.
But the real showstopper? A surreal, red, statement necklace that appeared to come alive. Designed to resemble an anatomically accurate heart, the necklace was crafted with red rubies that moved in rhythmic motion, creating the hauntingly beautiful illusion of a beating heart. It was mysterious, fashionable, and instantly iconic.
Schiaparelli’s Fall-Winter 2025–2026 show
The opening day of Haute Couture Fashion Week in Paris unveiled Daniel Roseberry’s latest vision for Elsa Schiaparelli. Boldly titled Back to the Future, the showcase captured the spirit of both time travel and timeless fashion, exploring hues of black, white, and bold pops of red.
Blurring the lines between the past and present, the Fall-Winter 2025–2026 collection reaffirmed the brand’s legacy, delivering designs that aren’t just clothes, but divine works of art.