Mathieu Mirano is not the youngest designer ever to show a collection at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Fall 2012 Collection. That honor belonged to than 19 year old Jazmin Whitley. However at 20 years old he is arguably the youngest to ever present a collection worthy of the label “couture”.
Mr. Mirano’s Fall 2012 collection was inspired by dreams of Dragons. The color palette harks back to ancient Asian art, bright reds, deep burgundy, and pine green, silver and gold. The presentation set was decorated with dragons designed by Mr. Mirano, they were a concrete example of is creative and vivid imagination.
Mr. Mirano has created a stunning fall collection using a variety materials as diverse silk chiffons, organzas, fur and leather, His exposed zippers, claw studs and metal dragon heads embellishments give a cool edge to soft wools and furs. When asked which piece he was moved to create first? Mr. Mirano pointed to a stunning gold embroidered bolero jacket with a sunray design. He said when he woke up from the dream he just “had to make that jacket”
The new fall collection’s includes dresses, coats, jackets, gowns, blouses, and pants combine style and color with detailed fabric layering. This is just the beginning of a career that promises to take luxury fashion in a new and exciting direction.
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