Choice of a unique beauty for an exceptional collection…
Designer duo Charles & Ron have just released their amazing Spring/Summer 2020 collection featuring controversial fashion figure, Jeana Turner…
Charles & Ron is a contemporary lifestyle brand, high-end clothing and bags with a distinct Mediterranean flair and a dedication to superior quality. Maltese culture is an integral part of the Charles & Ron design ethic. Designers have dressed international celebrities such as Jessie J, Ally Brooke, Michele Williams…
Jeana Turner is a model and actress and when she was 24-year-old, she auditioned to be on the 24th cycle of America’s Next Top Model. She thought she was competing on a level playing field but then came the makeover episode where producers told her she’d have to remove her wig, something which shook her to the core. Jeana suffers from alopecia since the age of 12 years. Today, the model is a free woman with her own style which makes her a much sought-after model for haute couture brands. The collaboration is therefore obvious between the prestigious brand Charles & Ron and the Jeana Turner model for their new collection…
A fusion between Malta and New York…
The brand represents the Mediterranean style and the collection is inspired by their cultures: the Maltese landscapes. The summer/spring collection was shot on the streets of New York City by Maltese photographer Carlton Agius and the make-up was done by Jean Zammit.
“The inspiration for this collection started off from images of wildflowers that bloom in Malta’s countryside in the springtime. Some of these beautiful flowers many times go unnoticed as they are tiny but when you zoom in you reveal the most beautiful shapes and colours”
“Other historic treasures from the neolithic period, like the figures form the Xagħra circle and the sleeping lady found at the Hal Saflieni hypogeum are featured in the graphic prints combined with the aerial images of the Marsalforn salt pans, turquoise seawater and a mixture of wildflowers”, their website said.
Charles & Ron always draws inspiration from Maltese history and nature. They want to showcase this island they call “treasure” and its environment. Jeana Turner’s story is inspiring considering that fact that in an industry about conforming to a certain aesthetic, she has stood out for her unique feature. The brand, the team, and the inspiration honor Malta but the choice of the model and place gives an urban and unique side to the spring-summer 2020 collection.
We can’t wait to discover the collection on the website!
By Justine Duclaux
Photo : Website
