Carolina Herrera’s Iconic 35th Anniversary Shows at The Frick Collection

Elegantly tasteful — few words better capture designer Carolina Herrera and the iconic lifestyle brand she founded in 1981. The debut was an “immediate success,” and by 2016, Herrera had already solidified her legacy, passing the creative reins to Wes Gordon just two years later.  

For her fall and spring 2016 35th anniversary collections, beauty truly lay in the details. Herrera brought New York Fashion Week to one of Manhattan’s most historic and one of her favorite venues — The Frick Collection. It marked the first time any runway show had been staged there, with the museum’s lush gardens providing a perfect match for her flirty, sophisticated florals, unexpected tailored denim looks, and signature black-and-white palette. These elements remain integral to the brand’s DNA.

The stunning show and storied venue further cement Carolina Herrera’s place as a legacy American brand.

Here’s a curated selection of standout eveningwear looks from Carolina Herrera’s 2016 35th anniversary runway shows held at The Frick Collection from WWD and the Fairchild Archive.