At the Carven show, designer Guillaume Henry sent out a poignant collection
that was in equal parts youthful and sophisticated. It was a return to the
elegant French ingénue muse that was at the heart of Henry’s initial success
with his revival of the Carven brand.
The collection had a definite 1940s vibe to it, both in its
strong-shouldered and synched waist silhouettes. But also the functionality of
each of the pieces and the stellar footwear felt very much a part of the
essence of that era.
Coats are the main event at Carven, but this is a far prettier affair
than most of the outerwear offerings at Fashion Week. The Carven girl was sent
forth by designer Guillaume Henry in a gorgeous palette of rose,
saffron, salmon, blush, and royal blue – shades that were either monochrome or
warped into colorful abstract prints. Swaddled in plush, padded textures,
Carven guaranteed a warm, stylish winter for its patrons.
This was a very sold show from a designer who is finding his own path in the
fashion world. It is one that many women are going to want to continue to
follow him on.