Carolina Herrera
Born in Caracas, Venenzuela in 1939, after years on the U.S. list of Best-Dressed Women, Herrera created her first Ready-To-Wear collection in 1981. Her early focus was in the shoulder area which remained constant throughout many of her early collections. The Herrera look is characterized by strong, fitted shoulders, tight bodices, straight lines and lightly pushed-up sleeves.
Though she has often been referred to as a socialite turned designer, her contributions to the industry are many. Before beginnning her career as a designer, Herrera’s personal style influenced how women dressed around the world. Her South American background exposed her to the work of the best couturiers and dressmakers in the world.
Herrera’s collections have a couture element, feminine detail and genuine ease. Based in New York, her signature consists of a blend of a variety of layered fabrics at different lengths. Herrera is also known for elegant daywear and eveningwear.
