Carolina Herrera Interview: Pursuing Elegance | The New York Times

Carolina Herrera, a fashion designer, reveals the process behind her Spring/Summer 2015 collection that is fully produced out of her atelier in New York City’s Garment District.
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[@maferdash]

She reminds me all those charming high class aunties of good old Caracas of the 80’s and 90’s. No hair out of place, no bad attitude or lack of respect to anyone, especially to their own helping staff. Always gracious, always charming, always classy. Tea time with these high class ladies in Venezuela was nothing to envy Paris or London of the 20th century, just maybe palms, colorful birds and sunny days as typical surrounding.

[@TheMorganVEVO]

Wow. That sounds like such a cool memory. You painted such a pretty picture of that in my head. Now I wanna go there. Lol

[@eliadedorne]

KZbinr Named Morgan Venezuela used to be a great country, until

[@TheMorganVEVO]

@@eliadedorne What happened? 😕

[@maferdash]

@@TheMorganVEVO chavism happened. A regime masked with the false name of socialism took over the country and destroyed it. The colorful birds, the gardens, the blue sky and the fresh air remains. But all those elegant aunties and their rich classy families moved to other latitudes of the world. I hope we can all grace our country with our best example to the new lands that welcomed us.

[@TheMorganVEVO]

@@maferdash Wow. 😔 That sounds really sad. I’m sorry to hear about that.

[@FilleDesSoucoupesVolantes]

super classic as always, Carolina Herrera. No logos, no loudness, no flashiness. It's simple, feminine and tasteful. Not everyone can pull off elegance.

[@lamoskgr]

She has a house in Mallorca. A family friend works there. She said she's never met a person more down to earth. I can see why.

[@angelapleasants8285]

Her taste was impeccable. Total class and ultra feminine. Simply beautiful. I so wish she didn't have to retire, but everything must change. ❤️

[@Elanwallace1983]

I have never seen a woman who look for charming,elegant and beautiful at her age! Simply a stunning woman.

[@shedskin01]

What I love about her the most is that she embodies the very elegance that mirrors in her designs!

[@TheMorganVEVO]

So true!

[@robbykidman]

She's oozing with class.

[@RafaelSaffiotti]

This woman is an icon in all senses, class in essence!

[@barbaramarina0]

fun fact: she designed bella swan's wedding dress for the movie and it took several people and 6 months to finish. I always thought that dress was so gorgeous.

[@SuperDvd96]

She's a venezuelan icon. Iconic in all the senses.

[@Hugatree1]

Came upon this in 2020 and realized I hadn’t heard the term elegant in years. I doubt that younger generations even have a concept of what that might mean. Thank you Carolina Herrera for reminding us there is such a concept and a wonderful thing to strive for! Carolina is the epitome of grace beauty and elegance. Thank you Carolina! ❤️❤️❤️

[@imcherbitch943]

Younger generations definitely know the word elegant lol. I’m 25 and have heard that word constantly throughout my life. Such a patronising comment

[@mxonlight7409]

I don't think that there is a designer with such a classy yet charismatic personality than her, you can't deny she is latina

[@carolellamuch9571]

mxonlight I think D.VF is equally elegant Diane

[@charmedprince]

@@carolellamuch9571 Diane is more Studio54, whilst Carolina us more Wine At Home, know what I mean? Lol

[@roryteal5940]

@Monzo Lena And?

[@dt-cx3vc]

@Monzo Lena then get used to it. It doesn't matter you find it "weird" , it's just a matter of fact she's Latina and not just a "south-american white woman" 🤦‍♀️. Latinos have various skin colors and looks. Maybe get more educated instead of trying to assume someone's race just by their looks...

[@marycarmen9677]

@@dt-cx3vc you completely right, besides in our countries in South America, we don't categorize people based on their skin color like in the US.

[@mariamassey5468]

STUNNING WOMAN...SHE LOOKS 100% BETTER THAN PEOPLE HALF HER AGE...WOMEN START WEARING MAKEUP, STILETTOS & DRESSES...EMBRACE YOUR FEMININITY & MOST IMPORTANTLY WEAR COLOUR & HAVE FUN EXPERIMENTING NEW LOOKS

[@uhddghleggera1510]

Ok but she has many plastic surgery friends also

[@mariamassey5468]

@@uhddghleggera1510 Your comment doesn't make sense...may you please rephrase it???

[@cameliap1146]

And stay slim.

[@MasinaTai86]

wow I wanna be just like her when I grow up! lol she's smart, elegant and gorgeous! I like that she's not afraid of elegance, femininity and making things that are so pretty.. and fresh too

[@oscarmundaray2726]

So proud of the success that she have in her career, nothing make me more proud to know that she is from Venezuela and we love her so much here, Te amamos Carolina.

[@lowens793]

3:52 that dress is so beautiful!!! it's elegant, beautiful color and nice movement

[@IvanMejia1991]

She’s so classy and fabulous. And I love the fact that she hasn’t lost her latin accent. Orgullo latino.

[@arnie3631]

She becomes more beautiful with age. I wish to age like her

[@Jolene8]

Wow! She really is fabulous. I've always adored looking at her fashion pieces in magazines. She styles clothes as she dresses.

[@burton_burton_burton]

She is so exquisite! Lover her designs and the way she carries herself.

[@MikSonus]

I love how she can be so objective and critique her work so that it gives space for growth...she believes in her work but always striving to be greater. This is strength! Strong woman. 🤍

[@operabilia]

And her perfumes are also very refined and unique! Class act throughout!

[@yunisalbertogarciasanchez4062]

operabilia

[@dijonnestricklen244]

Always be on time when you have a interview and dress and impressed at your interview

[@rainathorpe2802]

I love the word elegant as a description. So many people are throwing the word classy out the wrong way nowadays but they cannot match true elegance.

[@deniselehzen]

She looks intimidating and then she smiles and my heart gets warm. Obsessed with this woman.

[@JorgeGarcia-gm6hh]

My fvorite designer by far! She is the personification of class, elegance and charm!

[@StBarts-hn1qw]

Pure class!!

[@omarcah]

She is like Coco Chanel Latina

[@nomado3650]

Not to mention her relationship with Nazi.

[@giselag.miranda9833]

I don't think so, Carolina Herrera is elegant sophisticated but she is different, with a positive vibe, more humble I like her more.

[@rikki1028]

Coco chanel is latina, french people are latinos

[@nomado3650]

Rikki, sure 🤦🏻‍♀️😁

[@zhiro_3]

@@nomado3650 French is a latin laguage... So they're latinos like Italians, Spaniards, etc Is Latin Europe, like Latin America and Latin Africa

[@ksartbaeva]

I have always admired her work..her perfumes are the my favorite!

[@nadalazarevski8584]

Wow at the end of the show when she entered total clamour she's so pretty and yes the show just loved everything

[@TheMaggieGQ]

I love her work and most of all her perfumes. She's amazing.

[@fauberkaupfmann982]

First fashion related vídeo that i actually Like. All the dresses are incredible.

[@Sanpedranoazul]

Just saw her fashion runway on NYFW on CNN, always stunning designs, very elegant, Avant Garde and elegant! Bless you CH!

[@carmengomez-munoz4723]

Carolina Herrera is such a sophisticated, elegant lady! She has exquisite taste, Bravo!

[@TheRayjane]

I love this woman ....she is strong and knows herself...her clothes are beautiful and wearable. She’s smart getting inspiration from a flower..... Who does it better than the Creator ❤️

[@joseitoito]

Her Venezuelan accent is undeniable. So proud of this woman. She's an achiever.

[@seagreentangerine2065]

Carolina represents professionalism, creativity and excellence.

[@josinasilvamarciel2318]

Muito prazer carolina Herreira

[@josinasilvamarciel2318]

Adoro seus perfumes parabéns pelo seu trabalho

[@LuvandGlamour]

Love her. Love her brand.

[@Mafalda123]

Now that's what it means to be a madam...Love her

[@MiguelAlves1]

The definition of CLASS

[@MariaJEra9]

She came to have a private lunch at Saks and walked in front of me. She wore a black suit, with an elegant gold broche, and black pumps. She was breathtaking.

[@SpanishconMari]

She is so elegant!

[@MADEbySOUL]

I completely agree with her that some people treat the word elegance like it means old fashioned and prudish.

[@jaac2309]

Carolina, your "caraqueño" accent is always there, it always be there...

[@nadiaazlin5676]

This women have so much elegant and class. Every time i see her new season collection on KZbin, it makes me smile.

[@my.brooklyn.flora.forestbr7351]

Your crisp white shirt is a classic polished fashion staple in every ladies wardrobe. Your signature fabric that allows for molding is elegant. The prints are sharp. I love the use of the flowers in the color prints and flow in the collection. Thank you. Lynn

[@yolandaneely6431]

From my mother I learned elegance and style Carolina Herrera Provides outstanding fashion for me to continue to enjoy my femininity, my mother is 87 years and still in fashion. Thank you Carolina❤

[@adrianac3258]

Un ejemplo a seguir una mujer elegante, inteligente y con mucha clase.Sus diseños son clásicos pero innovadores que todo tipo de mujer puede apreciar. “La profundidad de una persona no se mide por la huella que deja al pasar sino por la distancia que abarca su mirada.”-Carolina Herrera "Dama es aquella que no le interesa tener muchos hombres a sus pies, sino uno solo a su altura" - Carolina Herrera

[@prasannafy]

such grace and poise !

[@trutj22]

"I need to have a collection that looks like a family...brothers and sisters and they are all related" ...LOL at Ms Carolina

[@nurtured-channel2953]

2019 ... Elegance is timeless

[@terrygermany2670]

I love the timeless quality of these clothes

[@veronikaj1089]

👍 She Is an amazing woman. love her štýle.

[@toosan5]

Mis respetos para esta señora , gran diseñadora y exitosa en su giro, además latina, me encanta por su clase y buen gusto . 😍

[@1truthplease]

The most elegant designer of our time, full stop!

[@angelgirl8533]

Now this vision is what I am looking for personally. No potpourri and always elegant.

[@angelacamargo4309]

The clothes were simply gorgeous 😻

[@genresischance]

"Si crees que lo que haces es lo mejor, estás equivocado porque no lo es". Ella es tan humilde e inteligente. Es un buen consejo el tener una mentalidad de mejora continua (mentalidad de: "bueno nunca es suficiente").

[@kezindaatinstagram3576]

I loved the room 😍

[@shararehali]

A great insight. Like it much more than the vogue ones. Here you can actually see everything no quick editing an totally HD. The dresses were great. I could see a little Raf Simons influence

[@juanpedrodelacruz7348]

Elegance and Class

[@valbuena2113]

I admire her so much!

[@lajcy7459]

Absolutely stunning!

[@tseamus8288]

Legend!! Elegance and beautiful

[@SublimeAbstraction]

Love her!

[@user-up8rm8lg4g]

Amo a Carolina Herrera 💟

[@benitocamelo3219]

My favorite designer as a person

[@naseemfozia274]

Multi talented lady. Great inspiration

[@Elizabeth-vh9lu]

Love, Love, Love her style!! 🔥

[@gertj363]

The portrait at the back reminds me of Jan’s portrait from the Office.

[@ssndrahernandez1523]

Nice clothes very classy to me .my eyes are open to dresses .I love bold prints in my life

[@wmpetroff2307]

I think of her as a modern, updated 2000 Chanel and Dior. Her house is extraordinary.

[@gerardoaguilar9286]

I love her and admire so much

[@deniselehzen]

The dress @3:51 omg!!!! Waaaant!

[@kasivamutisya350]

I love her designs.

[@maple8182]

Amazing woman! Inspiration!

[@ssndrahernandez1523]

Gold green my fave

[@CarlyneDTQTonPod]

Carolina Herrera is that QUEEN OF ELEGANCE ♥️

[@tita7284]

Wow this interview was 6 years ago. She will turn 80 in January 2019. But she look awesome

[@alinahavlishyna2389]

Amazing!

[@blinktambo255]

Her and Donatella Versace are my favorites ones

[@EvaUnit_01]

Bill Cunningham in the background!

[@sarahcahoot5444]

I miss the days when women used to have elegance’s and class like her.

[@lauradallera9284]

ESPLÉNDIDA !!!! 🌷

[@susanazarhov1985]

the 212 white bottles is my favorite odor ever. the anais anis disapointed me really

[@jsm_vlc4999]

Ella es única, elegancia personificada que traslada a sus diseños.

[@juancarlos1549]

She is really a big designer, her creations are magnificent...Greetings for all.

[@lissettediclemente5623]

Gracias!!!

[@phumzilesiboza2483]

Wow!

[@lifeissooofun]

I love her and her daughter and love her brand.

[@taylorcuch754]

Love her

[@movementsNYC]

Excellence

[@Abastidas70]

Para mí CH es la mejor diseñadora su elegancia no tiene límites .

[@BOHEMIANMEX]

I admire her very much, she is brilliant, and in a word to describe her i will say: ELEGANCE

[@caraid9263]

amazing woman!

[@edum.6353]

She embodies New York City. The 212 Woman

[@snow40741]

I would luv to own one item...just even a classic white shirt! Totally classic!

[@pamelakilgore7836]

BEAUTIFUL Ms Carolina.......Pamela in Detroit Michigan USA

[@hijosdelreyder4366]

Me gusta porque siempre saca la elegancia de el color blanco, Pienso que es su potencial número uno,el resaltar el color blanco.

[@almaalma3871]

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