I LOVED this show! Carolina Herrera’s designs are always beautiful and elegant. This collection was no different. What was different was her audience. I often think her pieces are perfect for 30+ socialites who attend many black tie affairs. This collection, however, was almost ageless and offered many pieces suitable for everyday wear. Even the evening gowns were downplayed with blazers, shrugs and scarves. Rachel Zoe commented on how the collection shows Carolina Herrera is designing for ‘every woman’.


Carolina Herrera’s Fall 2009 Collection manages to combine sophisticated pieces that stay conservative, but offer a touch of femininity with bare shoulders, ruffles and flouncy mermaid hemlines.


When interviewed about the collection, Herrera talked about power and optimism. “Fashion should be very powerful,” she said. According to Herrera, her line is about women expressing their optimism even in times of economic crisis. She believes that fashion is one of the most effective ways women do this. The rich colors and textures she used in her designs definitely exemplify her philosophy.


Trends from the Carolina Herrera show:
Layers
Monochromatic Pieces
Texture
Fall Colors–Jewel Tones
High Waists
Belts at Natural Waist
Asymmetrical Dresses
Long, Slimming Lines

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