Carlos Miele's Fashion Show at the NY Fashion Week Spring-Summer 2008
 Photo by Dan Lecca | The lights make the runway glow like a bright day in Rio… Frank Sinatra begins singing to a soft bossa nova beat… and the show begins. Thirty-one enchanting pieces embodying the femininity and sensuality of the Brazilian woman float down the catwalk as if worn by the girl from Ipanema herself. Primarily made of wool, cotton and silk, the designs flow naturally and fluidly and embrace the lively and happy colors of Brazil. Inspired by the encounter between Frank Sinatra and Tom Jobim and the famous songs that followed, Carlos Miele’s pieces capture the essence of “Brazilian-ness�. The hues of tropical fruit along with graphic images taken from photographs of Miele’s travels bring forth the palette and pattern of these |
wonderful creations, including exciting splashes of champagne, lime, turquoise, and guava. Rosettes, lace, and crochet, skillfully fashioned by Brazilian hands, add to the feminine yet culturally bound theme of Miele’s presentation.
Carlos Miele is one of three Brazilian designers to showcase his work during the New York Mercedes-Benz spring/summer 2008 fashion week. His designs have been sold by Browns and Harvey Nichols in London, Barneys and Saks in New York, and Jey in Paris since 2001. Since then his work has only grown in acclaim. Miele’s creations are currently sold in more than 24 countries, and are donned by celebrities worldwide. This past year he established a younger, more casual brand, “Miele�, and the designer intends to open yet another international boutique in Paris. When BRAMFSA asked Carlos Miele if any sacrifices had to be made to bring his vision and designs to the world, he responded, “No, I think people want diversity… they want to be happier and more sensual.� Clearly he is right.
The only thing equal to the greatness of Miele’s brands and designs is the heart behind it all. The designer’s works are fashioned in Brazil by cooperatives of artisans in poverty stricken areas. Carlos Miele strives to make Brazil a better place by improving life for those living in favelas and bringing together a population in the spirit of self sufficiency and pride. In this way, “Brazilian-ness� is introduced to the world, not only by incorporating authentic Brazilian design elements, but by giving back to the beautiful culture from which they came.
For New York Fashion Week 2008 runway pictures updated daily click here.Carlos Miele is one of three Brazilian designers to showcase his work during the New York Mercedes-Benz spring/summer 2008 fashion week. His designs have been sold by Browns and Harvey Nichols in London, Barneys and Saks in New York, and Jey in Paris since 2001. Since then his work has only grown in acclaim. Miele’s creations are currently sold in more than 24 countries, and are donned by celebrities worldwide. This past year he established a younger, more casual brand, “Miele�, and the designer intends to open yet another international boutique in Paris. When BRAMFSA asked Carlos Miele if any sacrifices had to be made to bring his vision and designs to the world, he responded, “No, I think people want diversity… they want to be happier and more sensual.� Clearly he is right.
The only thing equal to the greatness of Miele’s brands and designs is the heart behind it all. The designer’s works are fashioned in Brazil by cooperatives of artisans in poverty stricken areas. Carlos Miele strives to make Brazil a better place by improving life for those living in favelas and bringing together a population in the spirit of self sufficiency and pride. In this way, “Brazilian-ness� is introduced to the world, not only by incorporating authentic Brazilian design elements, but by giving back to the beautiful culture from which they came.
Lindsey Pelliccia
Contributing Writer to BRAMFSA
