Carolina Herrera’s show in Madrid was a tribute to Spain that brought back many personal memories.
’s show in Madrid continues to reverberate throughout Spain – proving parent Puig’s multimillion euro investment in it was worth it. Coverage of the Thursday night show in Plaza Mayor – where I grew up walking as a child – ran all over Spanish media throughout the weekend.
More than 70 looks swept through the square, while 1,500 guests – including some traditional Spanish high society some reality show newbies and I am sure a few footballer’s wives – watched a spectacle that doubled as the launch of La Bomba, a fragrance named after Jackie Kennedy’s nickname forherself, according to rumors. Puig, Spain’s fragrance giant, made it clear: this was fashion as a cultural and business power move. And it positioned Puig as a high fashion player at the level of the French conglomerates.Lucy Hale Goes Monochrome in Red Jimmy Choo Sandals at Carolina Herrera Spring 2026 Show’s first Herrera main season show outside New York. And the designer recognized the gravitas of the occasion, with numerous references to Spanish culture and fashion. Gordon spoke backstage about Velázquez and El Greco, and you could see it in the lively palette, the sculptural coats, and the nice-but-predictable grand volumes. But what impressed me was that he didn’t just use Spain as the stereotypical destination backdrop. He invited the country’s designers from past and present into the conversation—Sybilla, Palomo Spain, Casa Seseña, Andrés Gallardo; local voices and artisans who reinterpreted Herrera’s codes with sincerity and newness.Then there was the music. For me, it was personal. The soundtrack—Alaska and Olé Olé, among others, were the anthems of La Movida. I grew up listening to those songs in Spain’s ‘80s, when the country was shaking off Francisco Franco’s shadow and rediscovering its voice. To hear that soundtrack shake Plaza Mayor during a Herrera show felt like two parts of my life—fashion and personal history—suddenly colliding. Pedro Almodóvar and Bibiana Fernández sat front row, living reminders of that era. My emotions crescendoed when the towering gowns walked by to the song No Controles by Ole-Ole. The clothes themselves were pure Herrera—florals, flamenco swirls, blood red against inky black—but Gordon turned them into a love letter to Spain, to Latin culture, to reinvention. This wasn’t just a collection; it was a moment where heritage, fashion, and identity came together.I’ve sat through hundreds of runways. Many blur. But this one felt extremely personal to me. Because fashion’s real power isn’t just in the clothes, but in the way it makes you feel seen. For me, Herrera in Madrid was a reminder of who I am, where I come from, and why fashion matters.Michael Jordan's New Air Jordan Sneaker Loafers Are Getting a Special Edition in CrocJaden Smith Is Christian Louboutin's First Men's Creative Director. We use vendors that may also process your information to help provide our services. // This site is protected by reCAPTCHA Enterprise and the Google. We use vendors that may also process your information to help provide our services. // This site is protected by reCAPTCHA Enterprise and the GoogleWWD and Women's Wear Daily are part of Penske Media Corporation. © 2025 Fairchild Publishing, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
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