Carlota Barrera’s Traces – SS25 collection captures the dynamic tension between push and pull through exploring tailoring and fabric manipulation.
Crinkled georgette shirts, gathered organza tops. The iconic openings in tailoring. Fluid tailored jackets with darts. What was once loose is pulled taut, what was constrained is released. Double-pleated trousers are gathered at the hips, trouser hems fall asymmetrically.
Tailoring stitches are applied beyond conventions with darts and pleats creating shapes that twist and gather. Chest openings, that were once open, are now delicately closed with contrasting waxed thread. Hand-embroidered herringbone stitching cinches the waists of tailored jackets. A juxtaposition of fitted and relaxed silhouettes that demonstrates the constant tension between push and pull. Fluid linen, lightweight cotton twill, recycled polyester, translucent silk, georgette and organza, fine wool twill.
Taupe, olive green, earth-toned stripes. Colour blocks of ivory, deep black and a hand-dyed in-between. Burnt orange.
