Strateas Carlucci Resort Collection 2018

Written by: Nicole Oraha

Peter Strateas Carlucci and Mario-Luca Carlucci, creative directors behind Strateas Carlucci, are known for their creative minds and unique concepts when it comes to designing a new collection- and after being at their 2018 resort collection show, I couldn’t agree more.

This show was different from the others, with the set design standing out from other shows I watched- creating a memorable experience. The runway had white lit up poles all the way down where the models walked through. The lighting was intense creating anticipation for the show to start.

The collection had both male and female clothing, both fitting together very well. The brand focuses on creating unified collections that is not driven by gender – and that’s exactly what they did. The collection had well-constructed tailored suits and sportswear elements. The suits had bold yellow check prints, creating that 90s vibe, totally reminding me of clueless. I saw loose silhouettes, bulky pants and dramatic colours and prints. My favourite colours included bold purple and red. There was a lot of velvet textures used within the collection.

Another highlight of the show for me was the row of A-listers sitting across from me. There was Jordan Barret, Sara Donaldson, Vogue Australia’s editor-in-chief and fashion director Edwina McCann and Christine Centenera.

The collection showcased was inspiring, creating wearable clothing for both genders. It gave me ideas to play around with different colours and prints when dressing and to not be afraid to wear clothes that are thought to be more ‘masculine’.