Inside the Magical Rose Garden Runway of Carolina Herrera

Carolina Herrera's runway unfolded like a breathtaking winter rose garden, standing out with its dramatic, unforgettable scene. And a view of the snowy Central Park.

The collection draws inspiration from the character Chance the Gardener from the film “Being There”, which captures the ideas of resilience, transformation, and presence.

Carolina Herrera's creative director Wes Gordon’s take on inspiration says: "The thought of tending to our wardrobes the way he would tend to his garden—meticulously, with thoughtful care.”

Carolina Herrera's Runway Designs

Looking at the runway looks, it was clear that floral inspiration was used in many of the collection's designs, with many garments adorned with floral details—such as floral buttons, fabrics, tulip embroidery.

Emphasizing beautiful soft femininity.

The runway was filled with silk floral dresses, cashmere jumpers, capes, and tweed dresses and sets—perfectly capturing the sophistication of Carolina Herrera.

But the brand's dramatic and confident side was just as important, reflected in the striking lace dresses, coordinated sets, and dazzling glitter gowns.

A Symphony of Colors and Textures

The lively color palette of Carolina Herrera collections is here to stay—and its refreshing.

In a fashion world where muted tones often dominate, it’s uplifting to see brands that bring brightness and keep the runway from feeling too dark.

Colors chosen for the catwalk included rich autumnal shades of cherry, dark green and deep plum, as well as fresh colors such as pastel blue and fuchsia. Neutral classics were also seen.

The textures in the collection that caught my eye were the richly textured, ornate fabrics with intricate floral patterns. It evokes a sense of old world luxury.

Accessories

The standout accessories were definitely the flower-adorned handbags and the elegant clutches, that were made to match the outfit.

And the beautifully designed earrings on the runway were impossible to miss—from angelic, glittering dangle earrings to delicate floral designs.