The main principle of the opera is the eternal fight between good and
bad forces, where eventually the good wins. The Queen of the Night, that
is interpreted by Mozart as the symbol of the evil becomes in
Carlotta's garments the Queen of the Day. Sarastro, symbolizing the sun,
shines through the bright colors of the whole collection, from bright
oranges, to neon greens and intense purples. The prints designs,
inspired by the costumes of Papageno and Papagena, are an elaboration of
feathers patterns that becomes a fluid marble drawing on the fabric as
well as the luxurious feathers that enrich few items. Light cottons and
silks take inspiration from the oriental location of the opera and
emphasis the beauty of life when things end up being good after all.
Garments' buttons, beautifully hand crafted specifically for this
collection, represent two people embracing. They are symbol of
protection and love, which is one of the main principles of the
Freemasons, the secret affiliation that Mozart belonged to and that is
the basis of the opera. The ribbed-shape of the garments comes from the
cages carried in the opera by Papageno and Papagena. In this collection
they are intended as "liberating cages", where the wearer brakes through
them and finds freedom in the mutual help and care for each other. The
cage shapes can be seen in structured hips, big rigid skirts as well as
structured jacket tails and pointed structured shoulders. They also take
inspiration from the underskirts so typical of women fashion of the
1700's. This collection is a celebration of happiness, protection,
sisterhood and love.
Designer
Carlotta Actis Barone is based in
London, United Kingdom. She studied at Saint Martins College of Art and
Design and graduated in 2009. Her collections are produced in Italy.
Carlotta Actis Barone collections are the expression of her artistic and
socially orientated background. Carlotta was born and raised in Italy,
daughter of a visual artist and a published author. She grew up in a
very creative environment, where she was stimulated and encouraged to
cultivate her creative interests in literature and the arts. After
moving to London and graduating with honors from Central Saint Martins
she then gained experience working for names such as Stella McCartney,
Balmain and BCBG Max Azria among others; building her knowledge and
working towards establishing her own brand, which she launched at London
Fashion Week in September 2010.
Carlotta's style is very unique,
with a strong signature, which relates extremely modern matters whilst
also drawing on influences from the past. Her garments are tasteful and
bold, conveying statements and messages through intricate shapes,
slogans and symbols. As She says herself, Carlotta likes to give to her
clothes a voice of their own, so the wearer is not only a representation
of femininity but also the carrier of a message.
Carlotta Actis Barone luxury brand is now preparing for another season and will be
showing at London Fashion Week in September 2103. The brand covers two
lines: evening & occasion wear (including bespoke red carpet items)
and her diffusion range, which offers more accessible pieces at a lower
price range.
Carlotta's distinguished style has received much
praise from press and consumers, with collections featured in Vogue UK
and Italy, Glamor UK and Italy, British Airways Magazine, Dash and Kult
Magazine, among other high profile International press. Carlotta's
distinguished style has received much praise from press and consumers,
with collections featured in Vogue UK and Italy, Glamor UK and Italy,
British Airways Magazine, Dash and Kult Magazine, among other high
profile International press and last but not least I-D.
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