Whenever I think about understated Parisian elegance, my first thought is always Carven.
Chic, well cut and always stylish this is a label, much like the city that created it makes me want to spend the rest of my life, in a Café in Montmartre drinking wine and eating cheese for the rest of eternity.
Founded in the golden age of haute couture, even before the 'New Look' took over the sartorial horizon; a small, forward thinking couture house launched the 'Ma Griffe' A simple striped green & white dress that instantly took hold of the global fashion community's imagination.
Carven's aesthetic was simple: an effortless, fresh and spontaneous approach to clothing; an aesthetic that is still at the forefront of Guillaume Henry's mind with each collection.
The AW13 collection is fresh & light; an actual breath of fresh air in the ever decreasing climes. Cotton candy blue & pink cuts through the entire collection, a colour of the moment and a perfect hue to accentuate the frost bitten cheeks that are inherent with the winter months.
The coats look inviting and easy to wear, perfect for a lunch with the girls in the afternoon or concealing a striking LBD at the Christmas party.
It is remarkable that the collections that Henry brings out season after season are modern in design, while simultaneously and consistently alluding to the silhouettes of Madame Carven; created nearly 70 years ago.
My personal favourite for AW13 is the bouclé wool coat in pink. It is beautifully over-sized and can be dressed down with a Breton stripe shirt and jeans for everyday or dressed up with an ever chic sleeved shift dress for an evening (with or without opaque tights). This collection and the brand will forever be on my 'Want List' and I will always look forward to each season, almost as much as I look forward to Christmas Eve.
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