Say goodbye to summer with Saskia in this Schön! editorial lensed by photographer Naomi Wong with fashion by Elva Xiaoting Li who styles her in looks by Jil Sander, Prada, HRH and more, with make up by Chiharu Wakabayashi and hair by Ide Mikii .
vest. Jil Sander + Yugu shirt + midi skirt. Ella Douglas opposite vest. Jil Sander + Yugu shirt + midi skirt. Ella Douglas shoes. Prada
jacket. Napapijri opposite jacket. Napapijri skirt. Peachy Den shoes. Puma
bikini. HRH sarong. 4th & Reckless opposite bikini. HRH sarong. 4th & Reckless
top. Guess Jeans, Axel Arigato + Yugu shorts. Jaded London
top. Guess Jeans, Axel Arigato + Yugu shorts. Jaded London shoes. Ella Douglas
full look. Ella Douglas opposite full look. Ella Douglas shoes. Nike
vest. Jil Sander + Yugu shirt + midi skirt. Ella Douglas shoes. Prada opposite top. Guess Jeans, Axel Arigato + Yugu shorts. Jaded London shoes. Ella Douglas
photography. Naomi Wong fashion. Elva Xiaoting Li model. Saskia @ Storm hair. Ide Mikii make up. Chiharu Wakabayashi
shirt. Louise Marcaud short. Lauriane Lothin shoes. Paraboot socks. Caprice
Have a stopover with Siobahn Fillietta in this Schön! editorial lensed by photographer Mathis Dieudonné with fashion by Justine Tallent who styles Fillietta in looks by Lauriane Lothin, Comme des Garçons, Paraboot and others, with make up by Eve Cornet .
shirt + pendant. Louise Marcaud short. Lauriane Lothin
shirt + pendant. Louise Marcaud short. Lauriane Lothin shoes. Paraboot socks. Caprice
coat. Louise Marcaud skirt. Comme des Garçons bag. Vereya
coat. Louise Marcaud skirt. Comme des Garçons shoes. Paraboot belt. Prada bag. Vereya socks. Caprice
coat. Louise Marcaud skirt. Comme des Garçons shoes. Paraboot socks. Caprice
suit jacket. Vaquera shirt. Balenciaga short. Louise Marcaud shoes. Paraboot
suit jacket. Vaquera shirt. Balenciaga short. Louise Marcaud
denim jacket. Lauriane Lothin jeans. Jacquemus boots. Valverde del Camino belt. Prada
denim jacket. Lauriane Lothin jeans. Jacquemus belt. Prada
boots. Valverde del Camino opposite belt. Vaquera
trench coat. Maison Margiela shirt, short + tie pin. Louise Marcaud shoes. G.H. Bass tie. Saint Laurent
photography. Mathis Dieudonné fashion. Justine Tallent model. Siobahn Filliettaz @ Premium Models casting. Eva Rozec make up. Eve Cornet photography assistant. Théau Lerma
Spend a day with Kangtai Qin in this Schön! editorial lensed by SuzakuShot who also styles Qin in looks by BALLIANG, Overcosy, COMMIN SCENTS and others, with hair and make up by Zero.
coat. BALIANG trousers. SIMPLE PROJECT bag. Retro21 opposite coat. BALIANG
shirt. Overcosy trousers. SIMPLE PROJECT bag. Retro21shirt. Overcosy
shirt. Our Legacy trousers. COMMIN SCENTS
shirt. UNICAHOMME opposite shirt. UNICAHOMME
shirt. UNICAHOMME trousers. Loala Office
photography, fashion + retouching. SuzakuShot model. Kangtai Qin hair + make up. Zero production. Zhuque assistant. Maisy
There is something alluring about a woman who refuses to be easily defined. For KOSIMA ROSAS , the new London womenswear label founded by Stefani Danzig, that sense of mystery is at the heart of its universe.
Debuting with A Universe of Roses, the AW26 collection draws on cult cinema, unforgettable women and the images that linger long after the moment has passed. Sculptural silhouettes, tactile fabrics and statement outerwear explore the tension between softness and strength, glamour and grit.
At the heart of KOSIMA ROSAS is a fascination with character over convention. Drawing inspiration from the enigmatic women of 1970s counterculture, the cinematic allure of Monica Bellucci and the surreal, shadowy worlds of David Lynch, Danzig creates a visual language that feels both nostalgic and distinctly her own.
Her muse is not defined by age or a particular aesthetic, but by an inherent sense of individuality — feminine and glamorous, yet with an undercurrent of grit. These contrasting qualities find their expression in the debut collection, where exaggerated proportions meet sensual textures and considered fabrication gives familiar silhouettes a new perspective.
Schön! speaks with Danzig about the women who inspire her, the art of building a distinctive fashion universe, and her vision for a brand designed to be desired, lived in and kept.
KOSIMA ROSAS is built around the women who have shaped your world. Who are these women, and how have their personalities, perspectives and stories influenced the identity of the brand?
I don’t really think about her in terms of an age or demographic. It’s more about character.
She is someone you want to know more about. She has lived a little.
She can be very feminine and glamorous, but there is some grit there too. I’m much more interested in distinctive women than conventional perfection.
There are women from the 70s that I love for that reason, like Jane Forth, Donna Jordan and Donyale Luna, alongside the cinematic glamour of someone like Monica Bellucci or the mysterious women in David Lynch’s films. I want you to look at the Kosima Rosas woman and wonder who she is.
Your debut collection, A Universe of Roses , suggests a world of its own. What does this universe look like to you, and what emotions or ideas did you want to capture through the collection?
I think of it as a world made up of all the things we’ve loved and collected in our minds over the years. Cult films, music, unforgettable women, certain images and moments that have stayed with us and shaped our taste.
There is something quite cinematic about the universe we imagine. It’s seductive, sometimes dark, sometimes romantic, a little strange and not without a sense of humour.
I’m drawn to women who have a certain mystery about them, who are incredibly feminine but also have grit and character. Women who make you curious about who they are and what their story might be.
With A Universe of Roses, we wanted to capture some of that feeling through the clothes. There is a real play on contrasts, softness against something tougher, sensuality alongside more exaggerated shapes and textures. Above all, we wanted to create pieces that feel exciting to wear.
Having co-founded Wax London and served as its Creative Director, you’ve already experienced the process of building a brand. What did you learn from that chapter, and what felt important to do differently with KOSIMA ROSAS?
I learned an enormous amount from building Wax London, but I think one of the biggest lessons was to trust your gut and stay consistent with your vision. Building a brand takes time, and you really have to live and breathe it. You have to be completely immersed in the world you’re creating, constantly thinking about it, developing it and finding ways to make every part of it feel connected.
With Kosima Rosas, the biggest difference for me personally is that I’m returning to womenswear, which is what I studied at Central Saint Martins and where my real passion has always been. It feels very exciting to take everything I’ve learned over the years and apply it to something that feels so instinctive and personal to me.
The collection brings together sculptural silhouettes, custom-developed fabrics and statement outerwear. How do you balance experimentation and individuality with the desire to create pieces women will return to season after season?
I think the balance lies in constantly observing what makes women, myself included, return to certain pieces in their wardrobes over and over again, sometimes until they’re literally falling apart. I’m fascinated by what makes a particular piece so special to someone, whether it’s the way it fits, how it makes them feel or something harder to define.
I think a lot of it is about trying to unlock that feeling and bring it into what we’re creating.
For me, experimentation and longevity aren’t necessarily opposites. A piece can have a lot of personality and still be something you want to wear for years. In fact, I think sometimes it’s those more distinctive pieces that you end up loving the longest.
There’s a strong sense of personality in the idea of dressing: clothes that make an impression without feeling disposable. What role do you think fashion plays in how women express themselves, and how do you hope KOSIMA ROSAS becomes part of that expression?
I think getting dressed is just another language of communication. Whether you dismiss fashion entirely or take meticulous care in how you present yourself, there are always subliminal messages underneath, and that’s what makes it so fascinating to me.
Clothes can be a form of escapism, a way of becoming someone else for a moment, or even a manifestation of where you want to be in life. I love that something as ordinary as getting dressed in the morning can carry so much meaning.
With Kosima Rosas, I hope we create pieces that women can use to tell their own stories, clothes that become part of their identity rather than defining it for them.
The reversible technical faux-fur coats introduce an element of transformation into the collection. What draws you to pieces that can shift in character, and how important is versatility to your creative approach?
To me, versatility is really about fluidity and flexibility, and that’s something that speaks to me beyond just clothing. I like the idea of not being too fixed or stagnant, of being able to move, change your mind and remain open to different possibilities. I think we’d all benefit from a little less judgement and a little more openness in the world.
I suppose the reversible coats are a small expression of that philosophy. I love that the same piece can take on a completely different character depending on how you choose to wear it. There’s something playful about that, and I think fashion should allow you to explore different sides of yourself without having to commit to just one.
KOSIMA ROSAS sits between premium contemporary fashion and traditional luxury. How are you redefining luxury for the woman you have in mind, particularly in an era increasingly focused on longevity, craftsmanship and personal style?
For me, luxury is very much about the fabrication, the quality of the materials and what you choose to do with them. I think it’s important to stay curious and open to experimenting with different materials rather than having a fixed idea of what constitutes luxury.
We’re introducing genuine leather in our next drop, which naturally lends itself to longevity, but we’ve also shown how technical bonded fabrics, like our faux fur with a leather-texture finish, can feel just as substantial and special. Alongside that, we have dresses in 100% silk and jersey made from a wool and Tencel blend.
I think there’s something really exciting about exploring how different fabrics can be developed, treated or combined to create something unexpected. To me, that’s where a lot of the luxury lies, in the thought, experimentation and development that goes into the material itself, and ultimately in creating something that feels worth keeping.
As a Central Saint Martins graduate, your creative foundations were shaped in an environment known for challenging convention. Which ideas from your education still influence the way you design, and how has your perspective evolved since then?
I was lucky enough to study at Central Saint Martins when it was still at the old Charing Cross Road campus, under Howard Tangye, who was heading up BA Womenswear at the time. He taught me so much about how to look at shapes and the importance of drawing as part of the design process.
Drawing is still a huge part of how I work today, allowing me to explore ideas, experiment with proportions and discover unexpected shapes. There was also a real emphasis on fabrication, playfulness, and not being afraid to experiment or make mistakes.
I think those are things I’ve carried with me throughout my career, but with experience I’ve learned how to translate that experimentation into garments without losing the spontaneity of the process.
Every new label has to establish its own visual language and emotional world. Beyond the clothes themselves, what do you want someone to feel when they encounter KOSIMA ROSAS for the first time?
I want people to feel curious, intrigued and perhaps a little transported. That feeling you get when you discover a film, a piece of music or an image that really stays with you and makes you want to explore further.
There’s definitely a sense of mystery to the world we’re creating, something a little darker, powerful and not too polished. I like things that have a bit of grit and imperfection to them; I think that’s often what makes something interesting.
We’ve always wanted Kosima Rosas to feel like a world you can enter, where the clothes, imagery, music and characters all belong to the same universe. I hope people feel drawn into it and want to discover more.
With the launch of KOSIMA ROSAS and A Universe of Roses , you’re beginning a new creative chapter. What would you love the brand to stand for in five years, and what would make you feel that you had built something truly meaningful?
I’d love Kosima Rosas to stand for self-expression, originality and individuality. A brand that isn’t afraid to take risks, that doesn’t strive for perfection but always has something desirable about it.
In five years, I’d love for us to have built a world that people feel genuinely connected to, one with its own identity, character and a sense of belonging. I think the most meaningful thing would be to see women making the clothes their own, wearing them in ways we hadn’t imagined and holding on to them for years.
Never perfect, but always desired.
See the collection for yourself at kosimarosas.com .