CH Carolina Herrera Fall Winter 2014 @ KLCC

September 4, 2014 Comments (1) Fashion Like

* Text by Joe Kwan and pics by SweetEe *

Last Wednesday, SweetEe and myself got dressed to the nines and headed on to KLCC for the CH Carolina Herrera Fall Winter 2014 Collection presentation. I’m familiar enough with the brand, from endless issues of Vogue over the years, but had yet to actually see any of their products in the flesh so I wasn’t sure what to expect.

It was an incredibly intimate affair, with a steady stream of guests coming and going, which was a pleasant surprise because that meant we were able to peruse unperturbed. The boutique felt dauntingly grown up and exuded luxe, something I can’t say I’m awfully familiar with. Slightly thrown off by this decidedly rich environment, we navigated ourselves to the back portion where the clothes were on display.

We were thrilled after we learnt more about the iconic designer. Born in Venezuelan, Carolina Herrera was introduced to the high fashion world by her socialite grandmother, attending shows by Balenciaga and buying outfits at Lanvin and Dior. She once said: “My eye was accustomed to see pretty things”.

Carolina Herrera started her own brand after she was encouraged by her friend Diana Vreeland (a notable editor of BAZAAR and Vogue) to design her own clothing line. In 2008, the brand launched RTW brand CH Carolina Herrera, which is what we see today at the CH Carolina Herrera flagship store in KLCC.

The clothes… Oh the clothes! Where do I begin?

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Bloggers Cherriemun and Kittieyiyi, hard at work, posing in some of the styles.

We were informed that for this season, CH Carolina Herrera is featuring new silhouettes with the emphasis on versatility with easy to wear separates that are perfect for layering. Rich fabrics range from opulent brocade to delicate silk, and prints go from moody florals to striking monochrome. They’ve certainly covered their bases from day to evening and everything in between with this collection.

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The iconic red that is quintessential Carolina Herrera, and a cooler serene colour palette. From everyday pieces, to fun cocktail dresses, and full on gowns; there is a texture and colour for every style.

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We were also informed that the boutique is designed with a walk-in closet in mind, meant to give off a surge of intimate luxe.
… We should all be so lucky to have a closet that resembles this!

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This wall has got to be my favourite! Rows of beautifully printed scarves that are meticulously folded satisfies ALL of my OCD pleasures.

The star of the night however, was the Vendôme bag, a new design that’s made from genuine Nubuck and Blanes leather with an unlined construction that makes it very light. The soft structure also provides expandable sides, and a frontal flap ensures it is securely closed.

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It comes in a multitude of colour options but these are among the few on display.

CH Carolina Herrera also carries a wide range of accessories, and we were particularly in love with these two that come with mystical crystals. I’ve been looking for crystal accessories for the longest time ever, and I gotta say these are truly captivating.

An array of T-shirts in different patterns and colours can be seen around the shop.

These pom-pom flowers make any black T-shirts more interesting.

CH Carolina Herrera focuses on style that are ever-lasting, classic and elegant. Although there may not be many controversial pieces like others, the brand puts a lot of effort into tiny detailing, aiming to create a design that can be worn in all places at all times. We couldn’t stop admiring many pieces there, such as the dress above. It comes with meticulous and beautiful embroidery that we can easily envision Kate Middleton looking good in it.