Charlotte Olympia's Spring '17 Collection Will Transport You to the Tropics
At this point, we all know what to expect from a Charlotte Olympia collection: ultrafeminine accessories that transport you to another world. The designer who counts Beyoncé and Katy Perry among her fans delivered her signature kitschy yet cool designs in a collection called "Let's Go Bananas," which had a healthy dose of influence from her Brazilian roots. Read on to see eight highlights from the vibrant extravaganza that transformed a dreary London afternoon into a trip to the tropics!
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The Show Was Fashioned After a Night on the Town in Rio
Guests Were Greeted With a Jungle Full of Precious Fruit: Preview Pieces From the Collection!
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The Front Row Was Packed With It Girls Including Poppy Delevingne . . .
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Jessica Hart . . .
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And Arizona Muse.
The Show Was Set in an Intricate Lounge That Mimicked a Night on the Town in Old World Rio
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Guests Were Serenaded by Brazilian Samba Singer Bebel Gilberto
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The Designer's Brazilian Influence Was Clear to See in Every Piece
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There were parrot bags.
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Kitschy, carnival-queen bucket bags with matching sandals.
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A pair of mules fashioned after the trendy Swiss cheese!
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Cha Cha Cha-emblazoned clutches that paid homage to the ultimate Brazilian bombshell, Carmen Miranda.
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Charlotte Even Brought the Fruit From Carmen Miranda's Iconic Headpiece to Life For the Finale
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