The House of Fernando Claro presented its Haute Couture 2020 collection entitled THE POWER OF DREAMS, in a fashion show held in the Hall of Columns in the Circle of Fine Arts in Madrid. Due to the rebranding of the signature label and the launch of its e-commerce site, CLARO Fernando has designed a collection adapted to its new international projection. The fashion brand, which has just joined ACME (Asociación de Creadores de Moda de España) as an associate, showcased creations with a marked eighties style. Disco aesthetics, geometric lines and architectural patterns are the keys to his fashion proposals. Dresses are shortened to the maximum and they adhere to the women’s body to be combined with torero jackets with wide shoulder pads that fill with personality the attractive proposals of the fashion brand from Seville for next season. The garments of the collection are made in rich fabrics such as silk crepe, laminated georgette, brocade gazar with metallic threads and rhinestones. Metallic colours such as gold, bronze and silver mark a proposal made with delicate exquisiteness, in which the fashion brand once again highlights its finesse and know-how in couture. [:]

Maite By Lola Casademu presented on the 080 Barcelona Fashion runway the new fall / winter 2019-2020 collection. "Central Park NY" is a very daring fashion proposal, which takes us to the Big Apple’s bustling and glamorous streets. Sequins, lace and velvet envelop a romantic woman. Animal prints are the star of her more risqué proposals, in which neutral tones are mixed with metallic ones, adding a touch of brightness to an urban collection made to dazzle. Maite By Lola Casademunt surprises with this new collection, full of daring and feminine looks that emphasize the power and strength of contemporary and cosmopolitan women. The fashion brand has counted with the participation in the fashion show of Helen Lindes who has strolled down the runway, six months pregnant, with some the fashion brand’s most iconic looks. [:]

María Lafuente allows herself to be seduced by the exoticism of Thailand to create her new fall / winter collection. The designer presents a fashion proposal full of emotion, in which the fusion of cultures is the absolute protagonist. The beauty of traditions and textile crafts from the Asian country can be seen in each look of the collection entitled "Fah-Pratan" (A gift from heaven). Always committed to sustainable fashion and solidarity causes, Lafuente counted with the performance by the Danza Down group in her fashion show. Her collection, always socially responsible, is entirely made with PEFC certified materials. Tencel, the cellulose fibre most respectful with the environment, and Thai natural silk, feature in her creations. [:]

The emblematic Casa de la Villa, former seat of Madrid City Council, is filled with fashion with Pilar Dalbat’s fashion show. Thus, the designer from Granada returns to bring together her designs with heritage spaces, a source of inspiration for her. The stained glass vault of the Casa de la Villa, built in the seventeenth century, is integrated into Dalbat’s garments for next fall / winter 2019-2020 season. Wool cloth, cashmere, gauze, cotton velvet and neoprene are the main materials in a collection that seeks to generate emotions. Pilar Dalbat’s “villains” are dressed in modern suits, light coats and capes because, more than being the villains in this story, they are heroines. Modern, strong and determined women who shine with metallic fabrics, but who also show their sweetness with airy garments and delicate handmade embroideries. [:]

Grace Jones, a great diva, inspires Malne's collection for next season. The duo made up by Juanjo Mánez and Paloma Álvarez pays homage to this charismatic woman, an 80’s icon. Taking as a starting point the Jamaican’s unique glamor and feline features, Malne develops a collection of shoulder pads and very pronounced waists, where male tailoring and the tradition of haute couture coexist. Sophisticated coats with large volumes, skirts and mini dresses are made in rich materials such as silk mikado, chantilly lace or metallic tweed. Black is the thread of Malne’s fashion proposals, complementing the collection with jewels by French brand Dinh Van. [:]

Marcos Luengo is inspired by the work post-impressionist artist Joaquim Mir to create his fall / winter 2019-2020 collection. Light and colour are the central motifs of the fashion proposals by the Asturian designer. As if it were a blank canvas, Marcos Luengo fills the MBFWM runway with expressive brushstrokes full of colour. Purple, yellow, red, blue, orange or green stains a collection in which he returns to play with overlays. Pleated, laminated napkins, pony skin ... The designer puts into practice with his new proposals his know-how in fur. Marcos Luengo’s evening looks are full of rich and shiny fabrics such as silk velvet and satin, which are adorned with embroidery, pleats or ostrich feathers to achieve looks full of personality and originality. [:]

The figure of mythical Barbara Hutton is the source of inspiration for the fall / winter 2019-2020 collection by Jorge Vázquez. Her summer residence in Tangier and the eccentric nights full of luxury mark the Galician designer’s fashion proposal. Ethnic richness and oriental culture are reflected in garments of wide silhouettes and luxurious weavings like cashmere, alpaca and tulles meticulously embroidered. The chromatic range of the collection begins with dark tones, which are dotted with shines that symbolize the desert sun, until reaching a wide variety of bright colours. Extreme luxury in pieces that are topped with fringes, embroidered in velvet, and trimmings that transport us to the exotic sensuality of a thousand and one nights. Animal prints, ikat and motifs that emulate Persian rugs become the signature of his new proposal. [:]

Miguel Marinero began his career in the world of fashion in the 70s, a time when the pace of this industry was slower, and the garments were made to last over time. Thus, the fashion brand reviews its files to present a collection of timeless garments that extol the value of craftsmanship. Tweed and wool are mixed with lighter materials such as organza in garments of exaggerated volumes. Shoulders become the protagonists of Marinero’s silhouettes, who vindicates tailoring and the vintage spirit, also in his creations for men, made in collaboration with Lander Urquijo. Excess and energy are the keys to the furriery pieces. Large fur coats dyed in bright colours such as red and turquoise envelop the woman’s body, a clear symptom of evolution that shows how the fashion brand's designs have lasted since the 70’s. [:]

Isabel Nuñez is inspired by Monet's work to create her autumn / winter 2019-2020 collection. The designer from Madrid proposes a collection featuring pastel tones. The softness of the textures marks Inuñez’s looks. Velvet, gauze and silk satin stand out as indisputable protagonists of an airy and appetizing collection. Her clothes are sprinkled by small brushstrokes of rhinestones. Subtle touches that recreate the techniques of the impressionists. The overlays blur the silhouettes embracing the woman's body with romance and warmth. [:]

Inspired by the Tuaregs, Beatriz Peñalver’s fashion proposal transports us to the desert through her creations for next fall / winter. The designer from Granada investigates this ancestral tribe through textures and craft references. Thick knitting and hand knotted fringes take us to the Ténéré, in the very heart of the Sahara. Earth, orange and copper tones are the guiding thread of a proposal full of brilliant sparkles, in which lamé and technical fabrics rise up again as protagonists. True to her style, Beatriz Peñalver fills her garments with tulle and quilted structures with volume. Femininity and sensuality are insinuated in a proposal that seeks to empower and enhance the beauty of women. [:]

As every season, Juan Vidal's proposal has a woman’s name. Angela is a universal woman, just like pizza. She just as well wears berets, in the purest Parisian style, as a wonderful kimono dress of oriental influence. The Italian-American graphic printed on the garments invites us to taste Vidal’s most multicultural collection, a delicious mixture of flavours and textures that seeks uniqueness. The apron, a basic element for every good chef, sneaks into the exquisite pattern of the proposals. The Alicante designer, once again demonstrates his know-how when it comes to "cooking" very attractive coats, fetish garments from a collection in which he pads different textured fabrics such as tweed and wool cloth, with more contemporary materials such as nylon and táctel, which are embroidered with delicate floral motifs reminiscent of Manila shawls. [:]

Daniel Rabaneda, creative director of Ángel Schlesser, delves into the fashion brand's historical archive to rescue shapes and volumes. If straight lines have characterized last season’s proposals, this time it is curves that slip into a warm and relaxed collection. The work of the designer for Seville, for this firm, is governed by a criterion of naturalness, not only stylistic, but also in the use of materials. Wool features in fabulous tailored suits and coats. The shirt line, made entirely of silk, adds a very feminine edge to this proposal, in which shapes, fabrics and colours coexist in perfect harmony. Calm, simple and natural, the collection designed by Daniel Rabaneda is tinted with discreet colours such as brown, cream or black. Green and orange touches add a vibrant note next fall / winter for fashion brand Angel Schlesser.  [:]

Capricious and bright. Custo’s collection for next fall / winter is full of metallic flashes. Lurex, sequins and bright crystal embroidery are the key to a collection destined to seduce. The Catalan designer shows off his patchwork, his signature label’s hallmark, reinventing it one more season, but this time in a more luxurious version. Custo's garments are capricious designs. Jewel dresses, with asymmetric hems and 20’s cuts, are the star pieces of glam aesthetics collection. Coats are another of the strengths of this collection. In synthetic hair, quilted or embroidered, they are integrated in more sophisticated looks but also in other sports style, with leggings and hooded sweatshirts. Owls, insects and even dinosaurs adorn creations with the unmistakable seal of Dalmau. [:]

Fashion brand Duarte looks back to take us to New York in the 90s. The hand of creative director, Kiko Font, rejuvenates the suit giving it its own identity, and renewing the office look. Grey is the thread of a collection in which the codes of working clothes are modernized. Pinstripes rise as a trend, shoulders in jackets widen, while pants are narrowed. The coat is the star garment of the proposals for men, while the creations for women are filled with quilts and brighter textures, in contrast to woollen cloths. [:]

Who said that witches were bad? Teresa Helbig bewitches with her proposal for next fall / winter and once again makes magic with the embroideries and textures of her creations. Her witches break free from the dark side to laugh at themselves, and to enchant on the MBFWM runway. It is the time of the witch influencer, dressed up with plumetti, cut leather, crystal, bobbin lace, velvet, leopard, tartan and mink. The dress is Helbig woman’s amulet, like a magic wand, decorated with stars, mountain ranges, owls and dragonflies. Independent and powerful, this proposal continues to demonstrate the meticulous research process regarding the creation of fabric in Teresa Helbig’s atelier. A taste for detail and respect for couture’s craftsmanship flood the creations by the Catalan designer, who mixes perfectly sophistication with the most rebellious style. [:]

Men’s tailoring is the thread of Roberto Torretta’s new proposal. Aimed at an elegant and independent woman, the fall / winter collection distils character and energy. Oversized silhouettes and masculine shapes coexist with ultra-feminine silhouettes and romantic details, such as exquisite floral prints. The warmth of cloth and woollen fabrics, tinted in a wide range of greys, evolve as the day goes by, until arriving at night filled with transparencies, pleats and golden sparkles. In this collection there is also room for leather, a classic in Torretta's proposals. On this occasion it is presented with expertise, experience and security. A contrast between the fashion brand’s tradition and the modernity it acquires when experimenting with new shapes and materials. [:]

Ailanto presents a collection inspired by the Op Art movement. Geometry and movement feature in a proposal that invites contemplation and delight. Zigzag fringes, 3D bows, geometric jacquard or bright velvets build a collection of optical illusions in which we can glimpse the work of artists such as Víctor Vasarely. The visual games of the Muñoz brothers' prints are accompanied by a chromatic range in which magenta, green, yellow and blue become protagonists, without leaving behind the classicism of black and nude. Coats are the star garments of Ailanto’s proposal for the next fall / winter, who place ultra feminine and flattering looks on the runway. [:]

Pedro del Hierro presents "Solar", next season’s spring / summer 2019 collection. In this proposal the luxury of the Mediterranean and the most urban looks coexist. Two opposite poles but with a common maxim: less is more. Under the creative baton of Nacho Aguayo and Alex Miralles, Pedro del Hierro proposes fluid lines and light garments for both men and women. Easiness reigns in a collection that vindicates the elegance of simplicity. Free of artifice, the fashion brand’s garments are coloured with the sunset’s hues, a special wink is made to the minimal aesthetics of the 90s. [:]

Ulises Mérida presents "Waltz”, an elegant dance of delicate dresses and light garments that slide between subtlety and solidity. Hypnotic and elegant, the Ulises Mérida collection is tinted with vibrant colours. His garments envelope the woman's body with light fabrics that coexist with more structured ones, such as wool cloths, knitwear, thick knitwear, waxed finishes and sequins. This collection is a symphony of crafts, and the Toledo designer has collaborated with different creators such as furrier Piedad de Diego, footwear designer Ana Martin, jewellery designer Monica Corvera and Cosentino, to present some unique and very special accessories. But if there is a complement that stands out in Ulises' fall / winter 2019-2020 collection, it is the armour, halfway between sculpture and fashion, that Marcelo Vilá, manufacturer of mannequins, has created with sustainable materials and 3D printing. [:]

All Ana Locking`s fashion shows tell a story. This time, the designer introduces us to a boy who lived in captivity, only accompanied by his toy horse, until he appeared on the streets of Nuremberg at age 16. The unsettling story of Kaspar Hauser is full of symbolism and criticism of the lack of communication and disinterest in true knowledge by current society that lives marked by virtual stimuli. The designer proposes a very sporty aesthetic, futuristic, with garments made of metallic shimmer materials and iridescent effect. This youthful appearance coexists with pieces that achieve a balance between the extravagant and the mundane, with long dresses that are not designed for galas, but to be mixed with other styles. The iconography of the collection, the figure of the toy horse and the very name of Kaspar Hauser, is reflected on knitted jumpers, and also on full-body tights that symbolize a second skin. The contrast of materials and textures, with devoré velvets, net, organza, broken tartan cottons, sequins, embroidered lycra, glass and metal beads, marks a complex proposal that avoids impositions and claims singularity. [:]

Hannibal Laguna presents a collection full of exoticism and sensuality. Flora and fauna come together in a proposal filled with embroidery and prints, halfway between prêt-à-porter and the most exquisite couture. Volumes are the main protagonists of Laguna's creations for next season, in which he reinterprets the "New Look" silhouette with tiny waists and wide skirts. Godets and pieces modelled on the mannequin coexist with more relaxed shapes cut to the bias. Hannibal Laguna sculpts the female silhouette with sumptuous natural fabrics such as silk chiffon, pique, mikado, organza and crepe. The designer presents a new and contemporary collection, symbol of the new phase his fashion brand begins with his transfer to calle Zorrilla in Madrid, epicentre of the capital’s Art Mile. Footwear, brides, optics, perfumery, accessories and high fashion jewellery will coexist in this space together with the prêt-à-porter line and atelier creations. [:]

An extraordinary enclave, like the Teatro Español, has become the stage for the presentation of the Oteyza collection. "Lances" is the title chosen by Paul García de Oteyza and Caterina Pañeda, creative directors and founders of the fashion brand, for the fall / winter 2019-2020 proposal, in which two apparently opposite poles merge: classic regionalisms and vanguards from late 19^th and 20^th century. This collection is a tribute to the past with an eye on the present. A journey towards identity through time, a proposal that confirms a logical continuity to the work that the fashion brand is doing in favour of the recovery of classic Spanish tailoring garments, and the use of black merino sheep wool, a Spanish native species in danger of extinction. Oteyza has collaborated with painter from Barcelona, Fernando Mastretta, for this spectacular mise-en-scene. The artist, using techniques and digital formats, has made an unpublished work live during the fashion show. [:]

Juan Duyos displays on the runway a large imperial table with which he invites us to a lavish banquet. And it is that the rich Spanish gastronomy, the flavours, the aromas and the colours of our country are the starting point of a collection that pays tribute to a modern and contemporary Spain, one that welcomes traditions, but that avoids clichés. Ingenuity, talent and character define a proposal that reflects every corner of Spain through fabrics and shapes. Devoré velvet with floral patterns transports us to courtyards in Andalusia, or the cherry fields of Extremadura. The blue night evokes the starry nights in the Canary Islands. El Dorado takes us to the fields of Castille... "Spain, Chapter 1" is a journey through couture, a highlight of the craftsmanship with which the creator from Madrid celebrates once again slow fashion. [:]

Roberto Verino takes us to Egypt through a fashion show full of mystery and exoticism. A fascinating trip under the title of "Merhaba" (hello, in Arabic), with which the Galician designer presents an adventurous spirited collection. The colours of the desert tint the proposals for next spring / summer 2019 season. Verino’s daytime is filled with Safari jackets, cargo pants and linen, both for men and women. These travellers and explorers looks become more sophisticated at sun fall. Delicate lace and lingerie inspiration are featured in fresh and airy proposals. Crystal embroideries evoke Egyptian motifs in a suggestive collection that invites adventure and fun. [:]

Fiesta on the runway of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Madrid. Agatha Ruiz de la Prada proposes a collection full of brilliance and her essential colours. Glitter, sequins, garlands, lurex and metallic leather, dress a powerful woman for this lavish celebration of life. A fashion show full of energy in which the designer also wished to pay tribute to what she considers her great teacher, creator Elio Berhanyer. In her collection for next fall / winter, metallic sparkles coexist with delicious silk, handmade by the El Paso Spinners. Currently, the island of La Palma is one of the few places in Europe in which the production of silk, whose finishes are made with natural dyes, is completely handmade. The footwear, sport shoes in high platforms, is presented as the star complement of her looks. And as of today they are on sale exclusively in the website esfascinante.com. [:]

Moisés Nieto returns to present his proposals with a formula that flees from the fashion show’s conventions. The designer from Jaen returns to the Istituto Europeo di Design (IED), his alma mater, to show a collection in which he performs an exercise of balance of his almost ten years in the profession. Nieto looks back to examine his basic wardrobe, and he polishes it. The result is a balanced and responsible collection, in an impeccable execution of tailoring. The garments by the young designer play overlap to form complex looks. Cotton knitted bodice, pleated skirts in technical gabardine, classic double breasted jackets and merino wool overalls, make up a proposal with four main colours: red, blue, camel and black. The accessories do the rest. Large patterned silk scarves, leather bags and patchwork quilts (made with remnants of other collections) put a vibrant edge to a proposal that invites us to reflect on inappropriate consumption of fashion today.  [:]