Equestrian chic, a style coined by iconic designer Ralph Lauren, best describes the beautifully opulent fall 2008 Carolina Herrera anthology.  With the workmanship of a couturier, Herrera styled a collection filled with countryside fantasy and uptown sophistication; layering robust tweed fabrics over delicate tie neck chiffon blouses and displaying a fresh mix of leg wear textures and colors that played peek-a-boo with hip slouch boots.  Sumptuous fur and leather were ubiquitous, from theatrical fedoras to Austrian inspired waist detailing and vest garnishments. The collection is “a lot of fantasy mixed with grandeur,” described Herrera.

“Venezuelan-born Carolina Herrera designs precisely crafted creations that hint at couture. Founded in 1981, her internationally renowned company encompasses perfume and accessories lines that are as crucial as her fashions; nearly ten men’s and women’s fragrances have been created in conjunction with Antonio Puig since 1988. With a business reputation that’s on par with fellow designers Oscar de la Renta and Bill Blass, Herrera’s clothing mirrors the designer’s own sophistication and class, and puts a modern spin on Old World charm.” – New York Magazine

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