“What would Iris Chacón, the Puerto Rican icon, wear to wine and dine in a Scottish castle?”. That is the scenario that inspires the Auralís 2012 collection; transporting her characteristic Urban Tropical to the hills of Scotland. From one island to another, from tropical to highland, Auralís designs for her suitcase bringing together ethical beliefs and exquisite designs. In Auralís’ vision Iris Chacón, who remains a powerful fashion and beauty inspiration to Puerto Rican women, travels from her tropical island to Scotland via New York wearing the Autumn 2012 Auralís collection and leaving all the men in kilts speechless. Auralís threads her Urban Tropical aesthetic through all her collections, combining New York City chic with Caribbean flair, this time, with a distinct Scottish élan. Keeping with the Scottish influence and commitment to ecofriendly design, Auralís’ new line transforms Harris Tweed; the world’s only commercially produced hand woven tweed, into timeless sophisticated pieces lined with naturally dyed organic cotton, hemp, and silk blends. From a collaboration with fellow sustainable designer, Zaida Adriana Goveo-Balmaseda, emerged a sumptuous scarf and turban, knitted using a blend of organic merino, baby alpaca and silk yarn; luxurious on the skin, beautiful on the eye, and kind to the planet. All yarns are dyed naturally at the studio. From the combination of luscious fabrics and nature’s finest colors emerges this exquisite Eco luxury collection. Silk habotai dresses, tweed capes and jackets, asymmetrical skirts, and draping trousers all assemble a fluid and interchangeable autumn wardrobe.
Ella Dress in Heather 100% Silk Habotai Hand Dyed with Natural Dyes
Luciana Top in Coco Crema, Maria Trousers in New York City Grey
Convertible Jumper in New York City Grey, Chac贸n Headband in Coco Crema
Carmen Dress in Heather CrepĂŠ PlissĂŠ Hand Dyed Using Natural Dyes
Antonia Dress in New York City Grey 100% Silk Hand Dyed Using Natural Dyes
Lucina Top in Coco Crema and Malina Skirt in Harris Tweed
Arran Jacket in Harris Tweed Gigha Green 100% Scottish Wool
Sofia Cape in Harris Tweed Bracken, Chac贸n Headband in Coco Crema
Sofia Cape in Harris Tweed Bracken and Malina Skirt in Harris Tweed
Arran Jacket in Harris Tweed Gigha Green, Iris Scarf in NYC Grey
Sofia Cape in Bracken, Isabella Top in Coco Crema, Luiny Skirt in Bracken
fabrics:
wool and tencel blend jersey silk habotai silk charmeuse
credits: photography: M贸nica F茅lix make up: Karlo Karlo jewlery: Luiny Rivera Guelpi talent: Laura Wilson knit accesories: Zaida Goveo Balmaseda sales: Originin 23 Showroom - Eileen Moran eileen@origintwentythree.com 212-203-6704 pr: Jennifer Macgregor Dennis Jennifer@auralistudio.com 212-203-6704
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Manuella Dress in Bracken and Coco Crema
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