Inside Lily Collins’ Dreamlike Schiaparelli Moment at Emily in Paris Season 5 Launch

Lily Collins’ appearance in Schiaparelli Haute Couture during the Emily in Paris Season 5 promotion in Venice was a seismic shift in her style trajectory. Leaving behind the character’s hallmark maximalism, Collins embraced a “surreal luxury” that mirrored the city’s architectural romance. Styled by Andrew Mukamal, with ethereal beauty by Fiona Stiles and Gregory Russell, the look signaled a more mature, refined direction for the actress—one that balances subversive edge with high-fashion tradition.

Key Fashion Takeaways

• Surrealist Romanticism: The center point was a pearl-grey duchess satin bustier from Schiaparelli’s Spring/Summer 2025 Couture collection. The bodice featured intricately twisted ribbons that unfurled into “feathered petals” at the hem, a masterclass in structural precision meets organic movement.
• Architectural Couture: Daniel Roseberry’s signature structuralism provided a dramatic silhouette that felt both sculptural and kinetic against the shifting light of Venice.
• Detailed Texture: Rather than relying on volume or color, the look found depth in its tactile complexity—glycerine-treated feathers and intricate ribbon work that defied the traditional simplicity of daytime photocalls.

“The architectural precision of the ribbon work elevates this from mere garment to wearable sculpture, marking a new era of ‘Emily’—one that is distinctly more Roman and refined.”

The Beauty Strategy

To anchor the elaborate Couture, Fiona Stiles delivered a complexion that radiated “Quiet Luxury,” using a comprehensive Charlotte Tilbury suite. The skin was prepped with the iconic Magic Cream for a luminous, plump base, followed by the Airbrush Flawless Foundation for a velvet finish that still allowed Collins’ natural freckles to shine. The “Old Hollywood” Bob by Gregory Russell provided a sleek, polished frame that ensured the surrealist dress remained the primary communicator.

Minimalist Styling

To let the elaborate dress speak for itself, Collins’ hair was styled in a sleek, polished bob, and the look was finished with delicate Cartier jewelry—a rhinestone and pink resin pearl choker—and matching satin heeled mules. The final result was a masterclass in balancing modern edge with “Old Hollywood” maturity, aligning perfectly with the season’s storyline as Emily’s style evolves across Europe.