Paolo Carzana Debuts Spring/Summer 2027 Collection in Calico-Wrapped London Church
Welsh designer Paolo Carzana showcased his inaugural eveningwear collection for Spring/Summer 2027 at St Cuthbert’s Church in Earls Court, London. The show, intriguingly titled “Why Wait Until Wednesday...,” incorporated luxurious fabrics such as silk, hemp, and bamboo, highlighted by dried narcissus flowers. The vibrant color palette featured hues inspired by wine tannins, yellow turmeric, and marigold. Despite a recent rib injury, Carzana drew creative motivation from architectural elements and the contributions of significant women, draping calico to enhance the venue's aesthetics. He chose not to elaborate on the models' unique masks, leaving their significance open to interpretation.
Key facts
- Paolo Carzana showed his Spring/Summer 2027 collection at St Cuthbert’s Church in Earls Court, London.
- The show title is 'Why Wait Until Wednesday, the Holy Wine Is Bleeding and the Colours of the Carrots Are Changing, I’ll Still Be Your Prince of Pain, Until Man Colours the Rain.'
- Carzana introduced eveningwear for the first time, along with knitwear, jersey, and detailed embroidery.
- Fabrics include silk bras against hemp jersey, bias-cut dresses, skirts with godets, draped chiffon, and bamboo satin with numerous darts.
- The designer boiled peace silk to create a weightless, ghost-like translucency.
- A dried narcissus (daffodil, emblem of Wales) appears in appliqué and waistbands that open like flowers.
- The palette uses wine tannins, yellows beneath other dyes, and turmeric and marigold for muddy golds; some pieces are undyed or sun-dried.
- Carzana hid the church’s carved tiles and stained glass behind raw calico, creating a 'calico box' to reflect modern disconnection from beauty.
Entities
Artists
- Paolo Carzana
- Lottie Lewis
Institutions
- St Cuthbert’s Church
- AnotherMag
Locations
- Earls Court
- London
- United Kingdom
- Wales