《CARVEN @ SS2012》

CARVEN SS2012 begins with beautiful days, Swiss mountains rise in the background behind her. the CARVEN woman naturally relaxes outdoors and is surrounded by an atmosphere that hints at images by Heinrich Khün and Balthus, and she looks falsely naïve and clumsy. She is unaware of her sensuality. Her wardrobe matches her image… 

  

A cotton or silk tee-shirt dress is printed with postcard-like souvenirs from the 60s, with flamboyant colours of a Swiss mountain landscape in the spring. A range of colours inspired by summer flowers, sky blues and grass greens mingle, in contrast to the small, placid mountain village. A cloudy yet bright sky can be seen on a long crepe dress, modest in front but revealing the back. Technical fabrics combine with materials that are more rustic, the sea green organza shirt is dressed with a lace front. The ample natte skirt and jacket suit has contrasting grosgrain to mark the waistline, while the Bavarian shorts are cut in casual silk or textured leather.

  

  

The sulphur yellow apron dress crosses straps over a pastel shirt. The tobacco colour hooded jacket in water-repellent canvas jacket is cut at the waist. The oxford tunic shirt and denim organza collar are worn with elastic shorts in faille. Leather perfectos come in floral shades of apricot and geranium. Designs play with contrasts and volumes, creating surprising combinations. A fresh, invigorating spirit. Shoes adorn colours as if stepping through a blooming flowerbed. Coral, acidulated yellow and royal blue add mischievous finishes to the feet as well as the head with floral crowns.