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HOMEWORK #20: DANIEL ROSEBERRY

By Crash

Most of the world has been in lockdown for over a month now due to the COVID-19 crisis. A moment frozen in time, when people are faced with solitude, grief or anxiety and see their daily lives shift for the better or the worse. In this time of extreme uncertainty, we can also take the time to reflect, create and enjoy the passing of these strange elastic days. We thought it would be interesting to ask artists around the globe how their creative process has changed during the quarantine and if it has been an inspiring or rather daunting experience… with a quick snapshot of themselves in lockdown. Meet American designer Daniel Roseberry, who has recently taken over the iconic couture house Schiaparelli as artistic director, after working at Thom Browne in NYC for more than ten years. We’ve got a chance to pick his brain for our issue 92, which will be out soon. But for now, get his insight on the situation.

How are you dealing with the quarantine?

I’m trying to balance the urge to be productive with this opportunity to stop and listen and reassess. I’m in quarantine in Greenwich village in NYC… It’s very quiet. I go on a walk once a day and bring my jump rope to get some exercise when I find a truly isolated spot. Otherwise, just a lot of writing, drawing… and working remotely on whatever I can. We are in a really fascinating but painful cocoon. Waiting to see what comes next. We’ve all known this was coming… this needs to change and grow and choose a new direction. Here’s our chance. Our once in a century chance …

Find the rest of Daniel Roseberry’s interview in our next issue!




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