Set against the twinkling backdrop of the Corinthia Palace Hotel & Spa in Attard, the Charles&Ron high summer collection was a night to remember.
Not only is the venue itself the epitome of understated luxury, but the wonderful scented candles lining the passageway to the villa heightened the palpable buzz of excitement C&R shows never fail to produce.
A raffle in aid of children’s charity Beyond the Moon, drawn by US Ambassador Gina Abercrombie-Winstanley, raised over €1,000. The charity is focused on giving terminally ill children and their families a dream holiday.
“We are always keen to offer our guests something new and exciting to enjoy,” said the hotel’s general manager David Woodward. “The money will go towards a great cause and we’re happy to know that while everyone had a good time, those who might be going through a tough time will have the opportunity to leave their worries behind thanks to this charity, if only for a little while.”
The collection comprised over 20 pieces, each more colourful and cosmopolitan than previous designs, while being imbued with a fun and flirty aura inspired by the designers’ devotees.
“We wanted to create a wearable collection for our clients as a sign of appreciation for their constant support. Many of our clients love bright items that they can wear for those beautiful, Mediterranean summer events. In fact, our main inspiration was the Maltese summer and the kaleidoscope of colour it always brings with it,” said the designers.
Ranging from casual to floor-length elegance, the first six pieces brought out all the colours of the rainbow and were reminiscent of the firework displays Malta is renowned for, followed by designs in mint, cobalt blue, pink, orange, purple and a combination of the latter two which made for a stunning clash.
The star piece, however, was the finale dress: covered in a plethora of flowers and butterflies, the floor-length dress was a definite nod to 1950s hyper-feminine couture.
Designs from Charles and Ron’s collection are being offered at a 30 per cent discount throughout this month.