She’s most known in the US as the creator of the iconic bathing suit dress but PatBO designer Patricia Bonaldi’s talents extend far beyond resort wear.
‘In Brazil I’m known for my embroidery and couture, she told the Daily Mail backstage at New York Fashion Week.
‘But I’ve been waiting to show that side of myself here.’
Fortunately for PatBO fanatics, the time in now! For her fall/winter 22 collection Patricia took inspiration from her original couture evening wear designs.
Her latest offerings pay homage to both the craftsmanship and the over-the-top early aughts styles.
PatBO’s opening look consisted of a jaw-dropping sheer tulle bodysuit encrusted with hand-sewn crystals (that took more than three weeks to create) styled with an oversized velvet wrap coat
‘In Brazil I’m known for my embroidery and couture, she told the Daily Mail backstage at New York Fashion Week.
‘But I’ve been waiting to show that side of myself here’
Patricia Bonaldi’s latest offerings pay homage to both the craftsmanship and the over-the-top early aughts styles
Familiar PatBO shapes were given sexier (if you can believe it!) updates this season with dropped-waists and low-slung skirts
Patricia’s second ever runway show in New York was held in the marble-lined atrium of New York’s historic Surrogate’s Court.
The historic building sits at the northwest corner of Chambers and Centre Streets in the Civic Center of Manhattan in New York City.
Completed in 1907, it was designed in the Beaux Arts style, a dominant type of architecture in the United States between the late 19th century and early 20th century, influenced by classical and opulent Roman and Greek decorative elements.
Her second ever runway show in New York was held in the marble-lined atrium of New York’s historic Surrogate’s Court.
The collection is a celebration of craftsmanship honoring the talented artisans from Bonaldi’s hometown of Uberlandia, Brazil, that are responsible for all the embroidery work
‘I want women to feel like they are putting on a piece of jewelry when they wear this collection,’ says Bonaldi.
‘I want women to feel like they are putting on a piece of jewelry when they wear this collection,’ says Bonaldi.
‘Time is the most precious thing in life so, to me, being able to wear something that was made by hand and took considerable time to make is a beautiful experience’
The show started off with a bang.
The opening look consisted of a jaw-dropping sheer tulle bodysuit encrusted with hand-sewn crystals (that took more than three weeks to create) styled with an oversized velvet wrap coat .
Insanely intricate beadwork by talented artisans from Bonaldi’s hometown of Uberlandia, Brazil, is the overarching theme of the collection and can be seen throughout – clustered on gowns, dangling from puffer coats, or in the form of fringe.
‘I want women to feel like they are putting on a piece of jewelry when they wear this collection,’ says Bonaldi.
‘Time is the most precious thing in life so, to me, being able to wear something that was made by hand and took considerable time to make is a beautiful experience.’
While the collection was inspired by her past, it is also an evolution for the brand here in the United States
In addition to heavily beaded gowns, bejeweled parkas and embellished bomber jackets had the room buzzing with excitement
While the collection was inspired by her past, it is also an evolution for the brand here in the United States.
Familiar PatBO shapes were given sexier (if you can believe it!) updates this season with dropped-waists and low-slung skirts.
In addition to heavily beaded gowns, unexpected bejeweled parkas and embellished bomber jackets had the room buzzing with excitement.
For the first time, PatBO debuted hair accessories – hand-beaded headbands, pearl-embellished bobby pins, and printed silk scarves.
All handmade in Bonaldi’s hometown in Brazil and produced in partnership with TRESemmé.
