Carolina Herrera S/S 2011

Traditional clothes from Asia inspires Carolina Herrera. American designer Carolina Herrera was inspired this season from the traditional attire from Korea. This idea gave inspirations for the cuts and the details in the collection. The sophisticated Herrera tailoring was combined with Asian inspired folds to create a chic daytime look. Double Korean bows replaced the typical grosgrain ribbon on a number of pieces. The idea also motivated her to add straw hats, on a various looks, similar to what the traditional farmers would wear while working in the rice patty fields.. Another inspiration was the bold flower prints that came from the 18th century botanical plates. Various cocktail pieces, skirts, blouses and evening gowns had the unique botanical prints. The color palette had a botanical twist with floral pink, white, beige, stem green and lotus. Herrera's signature uptown style had a unique Asian influence but maintained a chic elegant attitude. The Carolina Herrera look is elegant with Park Avenue sophistication.

The show was held at theater in the Lincoln center show space with a simple runway setting. Polish model Magdalena Frackowiak opened the event in a white wrap shirt with acetate belt paired with a black wide brim straw hat. There was plenty of daytime sophisticated pieces like the signature Herrera crisp white blouse, over the knee pencil skirts and relaxed trousers. It was all about pure elegance in the cocktail and evening pieces with full ballgowns and ladylike dresses. There was other practical pieces fit for everyday wear for the typical Park Avenue princess.

The admired piece in the collection was the finale ball gown in ivory floral print with touches of a black Korean sash. The cocktail dresses hem lines that ended just below the knee had exceptional elegance.

Carolina Herrera displayed her master craftsmanship with this collection inspired by traditional Korean clothes. After being in the business for 25 years there are no signs that this celebrated designer is going anywhere. The next spring the Carolina Herrera women will have exceptional elegance with a sophisticated Asian flare. -Brent Billiman, New York City. USA.


Luca Bruno Photo: Model Karlie Kloss for Carolina Herrera S/S 11


Luca Bruno Photo: Model Magdalena Frackowiak for Carolina Herrera S/S 11


Luca Bruno Photo: Model Arlenis Sosa for Carolina Herrera S/S 11


Luca Bruno Photo: Model Marcelia Freesz for Carolina Herrera S/S 11


Luca Bruno Photo: Model Edita Vilkeviciute for Carolina Herrera S/S 11


Luca Bruno Photo: Model Olga Sherer for Carolina Herrera S/S 11


Luca Bruno Photo: Model Hanne Gaby Odiele for Carolina Herrera S/S 11


Luca Bruno Photo: Model Toni Garrn for Carolina Herrera S/S 11


Luca Bruno Photo: Model Lisanne De Jong for Carolina Herrera S/S 11


Luca Bruno Photo: Model Siri Tollerod for Carolina Herrera S/S 11


Luca Bruno Photo: Model Irina Kulikova for Carolina Herrera S/S 11


Luca Bruno Photo: Model Frida Gustavsson for Carolina Herrera S/S 11


Luca Bruno Photo: Model Lily Donaldson for Carolina Herrera S/S 11