I was looking forward to this show and it did not disappoint. I LOVED it, and wanted to see it all again as soon as it was over. I had an amazing seat that was near the runway entrance. I could see the designs up close as well as a bit of behind the scenes action. Carlos Miele stands by the entrance of the runway and personally checks each model before they go on stage. He smiles and says something to them too. Hmmm. I wonder what he utters to each of his models? 

The collection shows Miele’s characteristic love for luxurious fabrications, impeccable drape, classic cuts, modern edge and design refinement. As the first model walked down the runway in a poncho and Gaucho hat (think Zorro), I knew that this was going to be a killer show. This was followed by gals draping gigantic fur wraps across their bodies. So dramatic! The glossy cascading curls of the models that bounced to the beat of the Latin music was especially effective. 

For the most part Miele stuck to neutrals like black, cream, taupe, camel and gold. There were also vivid bursts of chartreuse, burnt orange, red, purple and a gorgeous dark turquoise. Fabrications were both soft and semi soft. Silks, chiffons, satins, crepes, wool and cashmere were what I could spot from my seat, and there were leather trims aplenty. 

As with most of the runway shows I’ve seen this season, silhouettes are both structured and voluminous. There were superb waist defining styles throughout this collection — the wide wrap around leather belt and sash belt being features. But we also saw unstructured ponchos, boxy blouses, long full skirts and slouchy trousers. Personally, I love this juxtaposition of sleek and roomy. 

Thank you Carlos Miele for putting sleeves on some of your dresses and for giving us extra hem lengths. Knee-lengths, midis and dressy maxi styles are just fine by me. I adored the cropped bolero jackets that accompanied the dresses.Their subtle shoulder pad was divine and their embellishment luxe. I also loved the belted jackets that accompanied the formal maxi skirts. That’s how to dress down a formal look with sass. 

I’m pants-crazy at the moment so the tapered, slouchy and high-waisted trouser ensembles were my favourite outfits here. The model wearing the black trousers with the turquoise blouse was my favourite look of the lot. The lace-up detailing along the lower leg was fabulous, as were the pleats and tucked-in roomy blouses. And heeled booties, booties and more booties. There is no stopping this footwear trend. 

Carlos Miele is also known for his magnificent evening gowns. Again, printed formal frocks are making a strong dressy statement alongside their solid friends. I’m loving the bolero jackets as updated gown cover-ups and day time jackets. How wonderful to see such a beautifully Spanish-Brazilian inspired collection.

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