CATWALK| Carlotta Actis Barone FEB'13

Images by Marco Fazio
www.mjfstudiophoto.com

Carlotta Actis Barone AW13 Catwalk Show from FASHION SCOUT on Vimeo.

COLLECTION| Carlotta Actis Barone FEB'13

A firm favourite on the Fashion Week schedule, Italian-born Carlotta Actis Barone has returned to Fashion Scout with another stand-out collection; bringing the frivolity of “Jazz Age” glamour to the runway. Needless to say, the Central St Martins graduate once again captivated spectators with her innate sense of style and creativity.   

In an exclusively monochrome palette, Carlotta’s girls sashayed down the catwalk in figure-hugging creations that combined the classic sophistication of silk, with the sensuality of sheer chiffon.  Flatteringly contoured to the body, each piece exuded a feeling of old-world glamour, which was brought into the contemporary age with statement pleating, tasteful cut-aways, and raised hemlines.

While the emphasis was entirely feminine, this was not a woman to be trifled with.  Each piece instils the wearer with a Jessica Rabbit-like self-confidence; a prominent theme in every aspect of the show, from the playful soundtrack of swing music to the soaring stiletto heels.  It is safe to say that once again, Carlotta Actis Barone has succeeded in producing a stand-out show.  

Words by Abigail Gurney-Read, AbbyGurneyRead
Photography by Bex Day (@Rebecca_Day)

      

BACKSTAGE| Carlotta Actis Barone FEB'13

Toni & Guy hair and The Body Shop make-up teams are hard at work backstage in preparation for Italian born and raised Carlotta Actis Barone's AW13 show, which will be on the catwalk at 15:30. "For Carlotta, it's working with a central parting with quite a flat finger wave, wet texture through the front,” said Maria Galati, head of hair for Toni & Guy.

With the clothes expected to be elegant with work in black and white, the backstage looks have been worked around the garments in order to “emphasise the glamour”.

Be sure to check back on the Fashion Scout blog for a full catwalk review after the show.

Words by Josh Walker (@josh_walker_)

Pictures by Max Barnett (@MaxBarnettPhoto)

PREVIEW| A/W13 Designers

With just days to go until Fashion Scout London's A/W13 showcase, we are pleased to present our designer preview for February '13. Illustrating the range of creative talent from a selection of our international designers, these exclusive shots of the A/W13 collection give an indication of the incredibly high standard of design to expect from our showcase and exhibition. 

Designers featured are in the following order:

YEASHIN

ZIAD GHANEM

HELLEN VAN REES

CARLOTTA ACTIS BARONE

CHRISTOPHER WALLER

 DAVID LONGSHAW

KIRSTY WARD

ANNA OCTOBER

ROHMIR

LIZ BLACK

TAESEOK KANG 

For the full list of designers showing their collections on the catwalk- click here.

ILLUSTRATION| Carlotta Actis Barone S/S13

Illustration by Bella Macleod

COLLECTION| Carlotta Actis Barone S/S13

Carlotta Actis Barone SS13 Catwalk Show from VAUXHALL FASHION SCOUT on Vimeo.

Ballerinas paraded across the catwalk, opening the show in neon marble prints, and musical-note print-jumpsuits. Hair and make-up held a strong presence throughout the show, with models projecting bright orange wigs and porcelain doll makeup.  

Inspired by Mozart's "The Magic Flute", Italian born Carlotta's theme shines throughout each piece, with gowns representing the costumes worn by Papageno and Papagena in the famed-opera. 

Although dealing with a concept fundamentally negative, Carlotta injected vibrancy into a less-so theme, with neon bright caged-dresses; their detail emphasising the feminine form.

A light-hearted take on a theme that could have been taken very seriously- with all the brightness, and caged tight body-hugging pieces, Carlotta concentrated on captivating the audience with more of a stage show presence than catwalk. A collection that won’t be forgotten in a hurry as every detail was taken into consideration; the hair and make-up complimenting each look. Light cottons and silks were the two main fabrics used within Carlottas collection, cage shapes were seen in structured hips, structured jackets and rounded skirts. ‘Liberating Cages’ expressing freedom and the need to escape whilst also highlighting protection. The brightest collection seen so far with prints that captured the essence of the theme beautifully, Carlotta presented us with something quite special.

Text by Lora O'Callaghan

Images by and Asia Webel and Stephanie Matti

NEWS| Autumn/ Winter Carlotta Actis Barone in August issue of i-D

Always one to address socio-political issues past, and present, pieces from Carlotta Actis Barone's Autumn/Winter collection dedicated to the memory of Holocaust victims have been featured in the August 'Just Kids' issue of i-D.

One of the stark, barbed-wire print bodysuits that intermittently punctuated the designer's most recent collection has been featured in an editorial inspired by the 70s psychedlia of the drug-fuelled antics of a previous generation's youth.

For the remaining editorial shots, be sure to pick up the issue on newstands before September issues hit shelves. Also check out our review, and show images here for more details from Carlotta's A/W'12 collection.

FEATURE| Exclusive Catch-Up with Carlotta Actis Barone

Carlotta Actis Barone has been a busy bee since she showcased her AW12 collection at VFS, Freemason's Hall in February. With coverage of her collection in Vogue, Retox and Phoenix magazine; her line has since been featured in numerous publications such as Unfolded magazine (above).

Today, Vauxhall Fashion Scout caught up with Carlotta:

VFS: Carlotta, what have you been up to since we saw you last at Freemason's Hall?!

Carlotta Actis Barone: A lot! First of all I attended Tranoi trade show in Paris then I attended press days at Blow PR which got very good reviews!

Then it's been application time, I applied for a few talent competitions and I am waiting for the answers. Just before Easter, I went to Italy to meet few production companies and fabric factories. Now I'm designing, pattern cutting and print making for my new SS13 collection!

VFS: Can you tell us anything about SS13?

CAB: Only 1 clue : colours and feathers...

VFS: We can't wait to see it!

CAB: It's always great to work with the amazing Vauxhall Fashion Scout team!!! Can't wait to see you all again guys!!

Cass Gowing, Editor of VFS Blog, 

T: @CassGowing

Images from Carlotta Actis Barone's lookbook and Unfolded Magazine