Caroline Herrera - April 2011 Launching

A modern romance...

"The petticoat of every Carolina Herrera gown is embroidered with the bride's initials in blue; sweet tradition-ticking hidden detail!" Tweeted our editor, Miranda Eason, from the front row at Carolina Herrera during this season’s New York Bridal Week.

We’re in total agreement! If you’re a stylish, romantic, lace-loving, detail-craving bride-to-be, you’ll love it too. Go starry-eyed for Herrera’s latest collection, straight from the catwalk...

Bow-ed over

Lashings of silk work so well here, because this three-quarter-sleeved dress is so simple. The only embellishment needed is the pretty bow tied at the waist. Keep things simple with a pastel-pink posy and wear hair pulled back into a prim ballerina bun.

Wild at heart

Create your own wildflower fantasy with a trailing bouquet of daisies; worn so well here with this classic column wedding dress.

Tudor Rose

Ever seen Shakespeare in Love? We reckon this heavily embroidered wedding dress has a hint of the Tudor romance about it. Check out the rich white tapestry on the dress itself and the tantalisingly virtuous neckline. Next we'll be reciting Shakespeare instead of our wedding vows...

A tale of two dresses

As you walk the aisle in this minimal yet elegant little number, you might be mistaken for taking the safe route to matrimony. That is, until you hear the gasps of delight from your seated guests...

Stripes we like

...a dramatic yet modern burst of spring-fresh greens, lilacs, yellows and greys, on a train topped off by a glittering garden butterfly. Now, who said you weren't daring?

The romantic movement

We've come over all poetic for this sonnet-inspiring, romantic wedding dress. With its bustier design and sweeping lace veil, we could definitely compare it to a summer's day.

Sheer beauty

Brides in search of a dress that covers yet reveals should play the coquette in this sheer, fitting gown. If you're worried about those upper arm areas, the ultra-pretty sheer detailing across the décolletage and shoulders will make them your strongest asset.

Flower bomb

Become a beautiful floral bombshell by slipping into this stunning flower-themed wedding dress. Not only does it feature a lovely stitched arrangement of beautiful blooms at the front, but we've also spied an oh-so-stylish, on-trend asymmetric bow hidden in there too!

Georgian glory

The Regency pretensions of this classic column wedding dress put us in mind of Elizabeth Bennett of Pride and Prejudice fame. And we all know the famous Mr. D she ended up marrying...

Poppy appeal

This fit-for-a-princess wedding dress is strewn with pretty poppy motifs. From the waist corsage to the matching bouquet, and then that monochrome embroidery that seems to cascade from the bodice; the life of a botanist never looked so appealing!

Dancing in the moonlight

Why go for a white dress when a subtle shade of lilac looks just as stunning? We love the dramatic neckline on this icy pale number, flecked by silvery sparkles - dazzling for your first moonlit dance.

Patience is a virtue

If only we had the patience (and time!) to master the art of origami... but heck, we're leaving it to the professionals! Lucky for us then, the folded neckline of this virtuous empire-line wedding dress is fantastic folded inspiration itself. If anyone asks, we did it ourselves!

Daisy chain charm

Remember how fond you were of making daisy chains as a child? Keep things fun and frivolous at your wedding with an easy posy of daisies and an unusual flower-rich fabric - just like this romantic wedding dress

Starry, starry night

We're dying to see this crystal encrusted wedding dress beneath a full star-flecked night. Perfect for an afternoon-to-evening wedding, we'd team it with a glamorous stole to keep warm when enjoying cocktails with your guests beneath a blanket of stars

All Things Bright

Like a shiny new silver coin, this icy bright strapless wedding dress will ensure you look bright and gleaming from day to night. Pair it with a natural bouquet to balance out that bright white gleam.

Copy Right: You n Your Wedding

From Carolina Herrera Fall 2010 Collections

Who is Carolina Herrera?

Venezuelan aristocrat Carolina Herrera created her first collection in 1981 at the prompting of Diana Vreeland. She expanded into bridal in 1987 and opened her flagship on Madison Avenue in 2000. Herrera founded a diffusion line, CH Carolina Herrera, in 2002, which includes fragrances, menswear, handbags, and shoes. The label is known for timeless ensembles for ladies who lunch and celebs who crave a touch of class. Tweedy skirt-suits, crisp white blouses, fitted jackets, prim cocktail frocks, and embellished evening gowns keep the glamorous label—and designer—at the top of the heap.

Status:
Established

Clients :
Renée Zellweger, Jackie Onassis, Nicole Kidman, Caroline Kennedy, Ivanka Trump, Meryl Streep

Other Product Lines:
Eyewear, Fragrances

Owned By :
Puig Beauty, Fashion Group, S.L.

Address :
501 Seventh Ave., seventeenth fl.
New York, New York 10018
212-944-5757

Where To Buy :
Carolina Herrera , Bergdorf Goodman , Saks Fifth Avenue, CH Carolina Herrera

What's Been Said

“She has this glamorous intensity. She has always designed for herself and there is pure luxury in every single facet of her. She has a European sensibility, which is one of the reasons Jackie loved her clothes so much." —André Leon Talley The Telegraph

“It's very attractive, very intelligent, how she's handled her career. It adds to her mystery and allure. She pays attention to the consumer, not to the press.” —Bill Blass The Telegraph

“Fashion is to please your eye, shapes and proportions are for your intellect.” -Carolina Herrera International Herald Tribun

“In a word, Carolina Herrera's work is simply chic. She's timeless, classic feminine, and elegant in a way that flatters women throughout their life.”—Sharon Haver Latin Leader

Courtesy:

* Carolina Herrera

Related Websites


* Carolina Herrera (Official)

* Wikipedia: Carolina Herrera (Other)

* Style.com: Carolina Herrera (Media)