7 Brands Like Schiaparelli for Sculptural, Surreal Couture

Nothing is quite Schiaparelli. The gold anatomical jewellery and Surrealist wit are the house’s own. That said, if you love its sculptural tailoring and couture-level drama, there are houses at Luxury Handbags that share its ambition. Here are the brands our editors recommend alongside it.

Alaïa

For sculptural, body-conscious tailoring from the late Azzedine Alaïa’s Paris house. If you love the sculptural tailoring of Schiaparelli, this is the closest match at Luxury Shoes .

Magda Butrym

For romantic Polish glamour with a sculptural, sensual line. A good route to the same drama in colour and bloom rather than gold hardware.

The Attico

For Milanese after-dark dressing with a bold, decorative streak. Reach for it when you want Schiaparelli’s boldness in a more wearable, party register.

Elie Saab

For Beirut and Paris couture for full red-carpet drama. The pick for couture eveningwear when you want a gown with full embellishment.

Zuhair Murad

For ornate, embellished eveningwear in the couture tradition. Ornate beading and crystal work for the maximalist end of the wardrobe.

Alexandre Vauthier

For sharp, sexy French couture tailoring and gowns. French couture sharpness that sits close to Schiaparelli’s tailored line.

Tony Ward

For Beirut couture for sculptural, architectural evening pieces. Architectural evening pieces with the same sculptural ambition.

How to choose

For sculptural tailoring closest to Schiaparelli, start with Alaïa. For full couture eveningwear, look to Elie Saab and Zuhair Murad. For the same boldness in a party-ready register, The Attico and Magda Butrym are the answer. Of course, the original is here too: shop the full Schiaparelli collection and read our guide to how to style Schiaparelli.

Frequently asked questions

What is the closest brand to Schiaparelli?

Alaïa, for sculptural, body-conscious tailoring. On Luxury Handbags a typical Alaïa piece is $2,485, while most Schiaparelli sits between $1,690 and $5,165, so it is also the closer match on price.

Which brand like Schiaparelli is more affordable?

The Attico, at a typical $1,140 on Luxury Shoes . It has the same after-dark boldness in a more wearable, party register, without the couture-level construction.

Which brands match Schiaparelli for couture eveningwear?

Elie Saab and Zuhair Murad. Both are couture houses with full embellishment, and both sit above Schiaparelli’s typical price on Luxury Shoes , at $6,570 and $5,420 respectively. Tony Ward is the architectural option at $9,880.

Is there a Schiaparelli dupe?

Not one worth buying. The gold anatomical jewellery and the surrealist motifs are the house’s own, and Luxury Handbags does not stock copies. For the same mood in colour rather than gold, Magda Butrym and The Attico are the honest alternatives.

Does Luxury Handbags stock Schiaparelli itself?

Yes. Luxury Handbags carries more than 1,500 Schiaparelli pieces across ready-to-wear, jewellery and bags, shipped from licensed boutiques with a 100% authenticity guarantee. Start with the Schiaparelli edit and the best Schiaparelli dresses.

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