Season after season, Sonia Carrasco’s modus operandi remains the same: the designer chooses a technique that becomes the leitmotif of an entire collection. For spring, the designer focused on draped garments that borrow from the aesthetic of the 1990s and 2000s; hence the abundance of transparencies, microskirts and crop tops. “The brand is about craftsmanship and sex, but when I talk about sexuality, I always try to empower women so that they feel free to do what they want,” said Carrasco, who mentions a particular style of trousers where the buttocks are visible.
Contrasting proportions are an obsession for the designer and one of her hallmarks; and many form-fitting garments were worn with oversized pieces, including tailoring. As a novelty, Carrasco introduced a “baby blazer,” a “small blazer that looks uncomfortable but really has just the pattern to fit properly,” she explained. Another star of the collection was a pair of shorts that resembled men’s boxer shorts, with additional side pockets. Evidence of her conscious approach to fashion could be seen in the buttons made from recycled paper and her choice of materials. Carrasco said: “75% of the fabrics in the collection are upcycled, and I am one of those who think that enough materials have already been created in this world, and that we should create new concepts from them.” With these guidelines in mind, the designer envisioned a spring season with neutral tones reminiscent of funghi, along with a vibrant orange that nods to her Valencian heritage, and her mother’s favorite shade of blue. Brooches and hairpins from her debut collection of accessories in silver and jewel tones completed her range.
