Summer 2020 - All Wrapped Up
Where does the time go!
We're already in March and the start of a new decade and it has been a busy 3 months here at MCD HQ. Wrapping up the summer season and taking a moment to reflect on some of the amazing one-off outfits that have been created for clients and the ever growing community of our MCD women in a few ready to wear pieces.
Kerrie
My first creation for a new decade was for Kerrie who attended the Pacific Fair Magic Millions Polo on the Gold Coast. Her amazing outfit and styled by her as she so beautifully always does, saw her take home the Magic Millions Polo Runner Up sash. So super proud of her efforts and making her custom made MCD outfit come to life.
The end product of any custom made is admired but so much planning and time is spent beforehand sourcing fabric, finalising style specifics and creating the perfect final look.
Though what is the process for a custom made piece you may ask?
Kerrie’s inspiration from the trending 80’s silhouettes and features was where the style began. Her love for the shirt style dress evolved to incorporate the drop waist skirt that was a feature we had used and drew inspiration from her winning Stradbroke Cup Day outfit. The trending exaggerated sleeve and fitted long cuff was another aspect we incorporated into the design to create balance and also complimented the use of fabric as a point of interest.
The fabric choice on any MCD designs is never taken lightly and one of the most challenging parts of curating a custom made outfit. At times you find the perfect print or colour tone though it may not be the right fabric composite to execute the final look. Having experience and expertise of over 30 years of dressmaking assists in combating this challenge and like in this case with Kerrie's fabric. Kerrie sourced the beautiful Italian linen which worked beautifully for the skirt but didn't have the structure for the bodice. Additional extra fabric was added to give the silhouette and we decided to create a component of illusion dressing by so cleverly utilising the stripe to be cut on the cross to draw the eye down the body in a flattering angled line.
The following weekend saw Kerrie attend The Star Magic Millions Races. A very prestigious summer race event on the Gold Coast that is renowned for it's bright colours and high level of executed fashion.
Kerrie’s outfit was a beautiful style born from making use of an unusual designer brocade fabric in a vibrant pink and white thistle like print. Combining both existing signature styles with a fresh new take, of statement sleeve and a squared low backline. The final look was certainly a standout, with a contrasted emerald green and texture white headpiece by Allport Millinery. Undoubtedly, this fresh new look placed Kerrie in Top 10 at Pacific Fair Fashions on The Field.
Brenda
Brenda attended a local country race meet on the same day as Magic Million’s Raceday! She wore a fresh custom take on our signature style ‘Lilla’ to a local race meet that was also a joint celebration of a blue themed family members 21st birthday.
The fabric was a stand by I had sourced a few months back and perfect colour tones for what Brenda needed. We opted to contrast the print with a white organza for a fresh and summer look! Brenda was so pleased with the end result especially with the stretch in the fabric and feel of the silky satin fabric.
Brenda & her daughter Zoe - Both wearing custom Milva Carucci Designs outfits
Sally
Sally purchased our ‘Rosa’ dress from our summer ready to wear collection. The beautiful shade of pink variegated and green detail brocade fabric had a stunning glitz finish that demands attention! In a classic A-line style and knotted circular flared sleeve was a feature that dress Sally to make this dress her own! With a real art of being able to match her outfits with the perfect matching accessories and winning style led her to win Champion of the Day.
Sally wearing her Ready To Wear ‘Rosa’ Dress
Emma
Ironically on the same weekend my other client Emma also placed in her age group.
Her beautiful fabric was sourced by Emma herself and she engaged with my expertise on choosing a style that would fit and flatter her body shape. I suggested a flare skirt to show off the extent and beauty of the bold print to it fullest! Emma loved Our signature puffy sleeve with an added cuff and the back style of Kerrie Magic Millions bodice.
Emma wearing custom made MCD dress and winning
Thoughts and inspiration become curated ideas that is something that forms and fits every woman's silhouette. By creating a piece that is individual, a style that is uniquely you, a custom made dress is something like no other.
Milva xx