Summary: Carlos Miele believes in the beauty of virtual reality and it’s basis in fashion. He believes it so much that his Spring 2012 is based completely on the idea. The fusion of the artificial and natural brings together a collection of an artificial paradise, so to speak. For this, the collection contains many fluid lines, sleek sculptural forms and vibrant digital prints.
Even the music is a part of the experience. “The music expresses a counterpoint between the primitive and contemporary,” explained Miele. “A special remix of 1970s song by Vinicius de Moraes and Toquinho, ‘A Tonga da Mironga do Kabulete’, … translates into poetically, ‘anywhere, faraway’.” The looks of the collection bring a feel of Hamptons-resort glamour without going overboard.
Colors: goldfish, white, lime, blue, oyster, reef, sea cliff, coral, beige, rose gold, black onyx, vivid green, fish skin, vivid blue,
Fabrics & Textures: chiffon, metal, leather, suede, patent, silk chiffon, metallic, crepe, silk charmeuse, crepe, diamond, embroidery, applique, viscose, pearl, silk taffeta, faille
Key Looks: Coral crepe jumpsuit, gold metal mesh wide belt, white leather and blue suede high heel sandal and rough diamond tassel necklace; Gold metal mesh asymmetric top, white shell crepe long skirt, gold metal mesh wide belt, and white leather and lime suede high heel sandal; Vivid blue silk charmeuse long dress and black suede high heel sandal
– Taneisha Jordan
Photos: WWD
