Evening looks made up the entirety of Carlos Miele s Resort collection, but that didn t mean this was totally business as usual from the festive-minded Brazilian designer. Silver chains and dark beaded trims added some much-needed toughness to pretty crepe gowns and satin minidresses. Other gowns were actually two looks for the price of one, a popular conceit this Resort season. A red accordion-pleated number featured a detachable train, and a black strapless chiffon look came with an elaborate (and fully removable) one-shouldered sequin overlay.
Miele doesn t necessarily need to tweak his formula—he owns one of the biggest fashion brands in one of the world s most populated countries, after all—but he s smart enough to incorporate fresh ideas each season, this one being no exception.
