When it comes to fashion, New York always pays tribute to itself. The great return of Tommy Hilfiger (with a walkway preppy bathed in white, red and blue), the collection of Michael Kors -inspired by her grandmother-, and the anniversary of Altuzarra were some of the 70 presentations that took place in the Big Apple, within the framework of the Fall-Winter 2024 Fashion Week.
Likewise, the debut with his eponymous brand of Gabriela Hearstthe Uruguayan designer that Chloe left, and the first fashion show outside of Paris Ludovic de Saint Sernin They were also highlighted.
However, the Carolina Herrera show on the 41st floor of 180 Maiden Lane, a brand new skyscraper on the banks of the East River. defined the power of beauty and classicism. He did it with views of the Brooklyn Bridge and was positioned as the most elegant of the season, underscoring the utmost importance of a house that never loses its identity and keeps alive the timelessness that characterizes it.
BRAIN: WES GORDON
Hoy, Carolina Herrera is led by Wes Gordon, who perfectly manages to respect the DNA of the maison. Since 2017 she is the one who makes all the elections. The designer thus defined the guideline for the 58 looks created for this winter 2024/25 collection: “It is really about beauty as strength and strength as beautyand to break with the idea that the two are mutually exclusive.”
Gordon was born in the United States and moved to London to study at Central Saint Martins, where he graduated with honours. specialized in women’s wardrobe. He returned to his home country, managing to work with Oscar de la Renta and Tom Ford. He also opened his own brand, which he went on to sell at Saks Fifth Avenue and Harrods.
LUNGS: THE POWER OF BEAUTY
The first look seen on the catwalk was impressive: red shirt, black pants and a spiral skirt starting from the waist. They continued with an eighties tailored suit and a striped strapless dress – characteristic of Herrera – to continue with outfits in red, black and white.
The catwalk, without a doubt, took a more playful direction by imposing a 3⁄4 gray jacket with a Mao collar, no buttons in sight and with pink flowers hand-painted on the fabric. New colorssuch as yellow, violet and pink, appeared in volumetric shapes and printed dresses, paying tribute to the Venezuelan origin of the creator of the house.
Finally, evening dresses in tulle (without the petticoats that characterized them in the past) along with sensual and powerful necklines, they were mixed with sleeves, balloons and bags in XXL structures and rhinestones.
With a more architectural and pure silhouette, without leaving aside the shirts, ruffles and skirts, this new collection gave new air of beauty for a timeless woman.
HEART: THE HERRERA STYLE
Carolina Herrera began her career as a designer in New York in 1981.and from that moment on its objective was always the same: classicism, femininity and elegance. A white shirt, a pleated skirt and stilettos are enough to show the hallmarks of a timeless and unique style.
The designer changed over the years. She launched her renowned line of perfumes with Puig, imposed her ready-to-wear collections and also knew when to let the house follow her direction under the decisions of her successor.
In this last parade she attended with her daughter, where with her look she made it clear that Its elegance remains intact. The heart of his style continues to beat as it has for 33 years. A machine that pumps and keeps alive, for a long time, a body inhabited by fashion itself.
