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Celine Rita's schoolgirl chic

‘Madeline’ boasts all the usual ‘quintessentially Celine Rita’ elements fans of the designer have come to expect. With her debut at this year’s NZ Fashion Week in the ‘New Gen’ show her playfully feminine, well-tailored pieces will be wider known…

Hot on the heels of a stellar Fall/Winter collection comes rising star and home grown talent Celine Rita’s latest offering: Spring/Summer collection ‘Madeline’.

The range pays homage to a decidedly school girl aesthetic, thanks to inspiration – as the moniker would suggest – from the story of the cartoon French boarding school girl of the same name.

The collection was unveiled last week via multimedia presentation at a Parnell venue overflowing with Celine Rita devotees; a taste of what is to come pending the label’s debut at this year’s New Zealand Fashion Week in the ‘New Gen’ show– a well-deserved coup that should bring the label the exposure it deserves.

Below: guests at the Celine Rita SS10 launch.

“Hopefully NZFW will have a huge, positive impact on my label,” says designer Celine Chapman. “More and more people will hear about Celine Rita; general public as well as media. It is very exciting, such an amazing experience. When you look at past designers who have shown in the ‘New Gen’ show, it really is quite a privilege to follow after them. The NZ designers who have shown at NZFW over the years are all ones I have looked up to, so it’s pretty cool to become part of it all, it’s a huge deal!”

Chloe Bartlett with Celine Chapman

‘Madeline’ boasts all the usual ‘quintessentially Celine Rita’ elements fans of the designer have come to expect. It is playfully feminine, containing bold, well-tailored pieces that are sure to fill wardrobe gaps everywhere once the warmer months hit.

The Bonjour Blazer and Nona Lace Skirt tied for me as the most standout, drool-worthy pieces from the collection, with many others warranting the status of wardrobe staples just waiting to happen.

‘Madeline’ is available for purchase at www.celinerita.co.nz now – an exciting reveal from a young talent who is sure to remain a fixture on the NZ fashion radar for years to come. Watch this space.

Story and event photos by Jaimee Abict, 4 September 2010.


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