Carolina Herrera Celebrates 40 Years of Fashion With Capsule Collection

It’s been 40 years since Carolina Herrera stormed into the fashion world with a Metropolitan Club show to remember. Regular Studio 54, who brightens the community page with Bianca Jagger, channels her talent for regal elegance into a catnip womenswear brand for Manhattan. Herreras’ own personal uniform, a crisp white shirt tucked into a thick skirt is a beautiful example of everything the house stands for: class and sophistication, but always with a hint of cheerfulness. He continues to be referenced on other designer moodboards today.

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To celebrate four decades of businesswomen giving modern style to New York fashion through the lens of European couture, Herreras’ successor, Wes Gordon, designed a special Ruby collection in honor of his mentor. Covering the same thing happy life The joy of life for which Carolina Herrera has always known, this capsule features a sweeping paillette gown, Swarovski cap lipstick holder and a Good Girl perfume bottle in Gordon’s favorite Herrera color combination red and pink. Symbolizing Herrera’s dedication to greatness and also including the beloved Matryoshka tote bag and the Metropolitan Insignia evening clutch, the capsule shows the vastness of Carolina Herrera’s world to this day.

It’s no coincidence that customizable makeup and the wildly popular fragrance Good Girl are the UK’s top 10 feminine fragrances launching at Harrods in November, just in time for party season. Carolina Herrera is and will always be a leader in ultra-glamorous fashion; the ultimate celebration brand with women’s empowerment at its core. Herrera broke the glass ceiling when he founded his label at the age of 40, and now Gordon is paving the way for four more decades in Carolina Herrera style.

Which collection to buy? NS Mode the editor invested in a stiletto pump, which is a perfect blend of Herreras’ aesthetic and Gordon’s own evolving designs, including his signature bow. Both sophisticated and vibrant, it’s hard to think of a better accessory for celebrations. Happy birthday, Carolina Herrera! Forty has never looked better. As Wes himself said, I’m excited to see what will happen to Herrera over the next 40 years.

Find the full Carolina Herrera Beauty Collection at Harrods.com