As Featured on WWD, September 11,2013

“La Regate” is what Catherine Malandrino had in mind for her spring collection that, much like the infamous yearly boat race in Saint-Tropez, featured a bit of the old classics and the new guard.

Catherine Malandrino RTW Spring 2014

Catherine Malandrino RTW Spring 2014

In terms of design, that meant touches of performance fabrics as seen in a fitted nylon Windbreaker, or classic cottons as demonstrated in a crisp eyelet shirtdress that echoed classic Malandrino. Within the wide range of silhouettes, the best contenders were the laser-cut leather skirts and dresses as well as a custom Eiffel Tower and wave print on matching shorts and a tie-front blouse, while the harem-style jumpsuits, dresses with cutout bodice designs and an intarsia-knit tunic sweater might not finish the race.

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