The Carolina Herrera x Frame collaboration, which debuted to rave reviews on the balmy runways of Mexico City last week, proved its staying power amidst a downpour in New York City. The rain couldn’t dampen the spirits of the stylish crowd gathered at the exclusive subterranean club Gaux Gaux at Chez Margaux to celebrate this unexpected yet brilliant partnership.
The genesis of this collaboration is as chic as the collection itself. It all began, as many great ideas do, during a relaxed gathering at the home of Wes Gordon, Creative Director of Carolina Herrera. A seemingly offhand remark by Natalie Massenet, partner of Frame co-founder, sparked the entire endeavor. Massenet mentioned her love for a particular Herrera top and her wish for the perfect denim pairing. A simple idea, a shared glance, and suddenly, a fashion dream was in motion. “It’s always Natalie,” laughed the Frame co-founder, highlighting Massenet’s intuitive design sense.
The collaboration itself was a seamless process, fueled by friendship and mutual respect. “If you work with friends, it’s not like working,” Torstensson shared with Vogue. The ease of the collaboration, she explained, stemmed from Wes Gordon’s clear vision and unparalleled expertise in denim fabrication. Gordon echoed these sentiments, emphasizing Frame’s mastery in the craft and highlighting how this partnership elevated Carolina Herrera’s Resort collection to new heights. The collection perfectly blends the sophisticated elegance of Herrera with Frame’s effortlessly cool denim style.
The intimate, house-party style celebration at Chez Margaux was a perfect reflection of the collaboration’s origins. Guests, including Sienna Miller (sporting her own unique take on double denim), Broadway star Micaela Diamond, Riverdale’s Erinn Westbrook, and Frame campaign regular Amelia Gray, each showcased the collection’s versatility, demonstrating how different styles could be incorporated using the ‘Celeste’ denim ball skirt and other key pieces. Each individual brought their own personality to the looks, highlighting the collection’s adaptability and wearability.
The party itself read like a who’s who of the fashion world. A bevy of supermodels, including Delilah Belle, Vanessa Fuchs, Ari Fournier, Daiane Sodre, Ava Dash, Hiandra Martinez, Lineisy Montero, Sara Grace Wallerstedt, Renata Zandonadi, Juana Burga, and Daria Strokous, graced the event, further solidifying the collaboration’s status as a major fashion moment. The buzz in the room centered around one question: what’s next for this dynamic duo? The overwhelmingly positive response to the collection from even the most discerning critics points to a future full of exciting possibilities. Both Torstensson and Gordon expressed their excitement about the positive feedback, underscoring the success of the collection.
With its effortless blend of high fashion and casual cool, the Carolina Herrera x Frame collaboration is not just a successful partnership, but a testament to the power of friendship, shared vision, and perfectly cut denim. The collection’s popularity and the overwhelmingly positive reception suggest that this is only the beginning of a beautiful, and stylish, partnership.
