Catherine Malandrino's New York Dispatch Vol. 04

CATHERINE MALANDRINO

CATHERINE MALANDRINO'S NEW YORK DIARY Vol. 04

Reporting on the Fall/Winter 2011-12 Collection!

Catherine Malandrino is a fashion designer based in New York. This time, fresh off the New York Collections, we'll take you behind the scenes of auditions, the day of the show, and the presentation itself!

Text by Catherine Malandrino

Casting, Backstage, and the Show Itself!

Hello! It's Catherine Malandrino. How is everyone? As for me, the New York Collections have just concluded, and I'm feeling a sense of relief.

February is a month for celebrating love in my life,—as I mentioned in my last letter, and presenting a collection is also a way to feel that love.

Each season, I present a new collection with the love and support of my friends and family. It's a wonderful moment to share excitement and anticipation with them, surrounded by love! Love sparks creativity and brings joy, confidence, and strength to my own life. I hope your life is filled with radiant love today and always.

Now, this time, I'll report on the collection that has just been presented, from the preparation stages to the backstage on the day of the show, and the presentation itself.

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The casting process.

The Malandrino Fall/Winter 2011-12 collection was held on February 13th at The Old New York Square Building. The theme was "Quai de la Tournelle," a promenade on the Left Bank of the Seine in Paris's 5th arrondissement. The inspiration came from legendary actresses and models who once embodied the Rive Gauche (Left Bank), such as Anouk Aimée, Catherine Deneuve, and Jane Birkin. For more details, please readVol.02
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As preparations for the collection progress and the show draws near, we hold model auditions. During the presentation, we also conduct camera tests to select models who fit the image.

On the day of the show, while managing the hustle and bustle backstage, we continue with fittings to ensure the garments are presented in their best light. It's a great comfort to have friends and family come to offer encouragement during this time! For this show, items from my dear friend Selima, an eyewear and hat designer, were also featured. I'm also very excited about future collaborations with Selima, where we will create "Malandrino by Selima" for hats and "Malandrino by Selima Optique" for eyewear.

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With friends and family before the show.

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With the models just before the show.

And then, the show begins! A mélange of chiffon blouses, menswear-inspired pants, fishnet embroidered dresses, and pleated skirts paired with Oxford shoes—The pure and sophisticated essence of a woman who enjoys both Parisian romance and New York rhythm, an eccentric and intelligent life—Enjoying fashion is about creating and expressing your own life!

See you next week—when I'll share my favorite spots in New York.

With love,—
Catherine Malandrino

Catherine Malandrino
Born in Grenoble, France. After graduating from ESMOD in Paris, she honed her skills at esteemed Maisons such as Emanuel Ungaro, Louis Feraud, and Yves Saint Laurent. In 1998, she took her first step into a dazzling career in America as the head designer for Diane von Furstenberg. Subsequently, she launched two brands: "Malandrino," an exclusive and high-end limited edition line, and "Catherine Malandrino," which incorporates a more casual aesthetic. Her feminine, elegant, and distinctive collections have garnered passionate support from women worldwide.