The Carolina Herrera Spring 2014 Ready-to-Wear Collection was presented on September 9, 2013, during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, at the Theatre in Damrosch Park at Lincoln Center in New York. It was inspired by the Kinetic Art Movement, specifically Venezuelan artists Carlos Cruz-Diez and Jesus Rafael Soto. More than an abstract reference, Herrera manipulated design and fabrication to create a kinetic movement within her silhouette. The ethereal collection predominantly featured fluid dresses and long, flowing gowns, with only four of the 45 looks including loosely tailored pants. She juxtaposed sheer fabrications of tulle and meshlike insets in opposing patterns to create an optical illusion, then enhanced the depth and dimension with appliqués, embellishments, and geometric embroideries, which were partially sewn to create a fluttering effect. The neutral palette of ivory, black, and taupe was punctuated by vibrant tones of green, clay, pink, and mauve.
“The Carolina Herrera woman has always been a classy, cosmopolitan character," noted Katharine K. Zarrella of Style.com. Backstage post-show, Carolina Herrera described her muse as “active and international, stopping in France one day and South America the next.” “You’re going to be dizzy!” she said at a preview of her spring 2014 collection with Vogue. “It’s eye-popping!”
Hair stylist Orlando Pita was inspired by cone-shaped shells for his structured french twist. MAC Cosmetics artist Diane Kendall created a modern-day Twiggy look with the emphasis on the eyes and rosy pink blush.
The show was opened by supermodel Karlie Kloss, and celebrities in attendance included Uma Thurman, Christina Ricci, Michelle Dockery, Christina Hendricks, Graydon Carter, and Fran Lebowitz.
The soundtrack included music by Owen Pallett, Zoon van snooK and Rob Simonsen.