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Just hours after Schiaparelli unveiled its Haute Couture collection in Paris, Zendaya appeared at the world premiere of The Odyssey in London wearing the closing look from the show.
Designed by Daniel Roseberry, the maison’s Creative Director, the creation made its red carpet debut almost immediately after leaving the runway.
For many years, there was a clear gap between Haute Couture shows and the public.
Collections were presented in Paris, and only weeks or even months later would selected pieces appear in editorials or at exclusive events. Today, that dynamic has changed.
Major film premieres, international festivals, and red carpets have become natural extensions of the runway. Fashion no longer ends when the show is over.
Its story continues through the personalities who bring it to life.
Zendaya has become one of the most influential figures of this new era in the industry. More than simply wearing an exclusive creation, she helps amplify the narrative of the world’s leading maisons to a global audience.
By choosing a Schiaparelli look unveiled only hours earlier, the actress reinforces a trend that continues to gather momentum: luxury is seeking to reduce the distance between creation, communication, and media impact.
The red carpet is no longer merely a place to showcase fashion. It has become a strategic platform for brand positioning.
In the attention economy, time has become one of the most valuable assets. Taking a look directly from the runway to one of the week’s most high-profile events is a powerful way to extend the conversation far beyond the fashion show itself.
When a creation leaves the runway and reaches the red carpet on the very same day, are we witnessing a fashion moment—or a new communications strategy adopted by the world’s leading maisons?
