Couture in Colour

A.V. Robertson’s collection brought a vivid sense of fantasy to London Fashion Week, combining intricate embellishment with bold colour, dramatic beauty and playful silhouettes. Seen through CARRO Studio’s lens, the collection becomes an intensely visual story, where clothing, hair and makeup work together to create an almost dreamlike world. Colour is one of the first things that stands out in CARRO’s photographs. Deep burgundy, electric blue, turquoise, purple and vivid pink appear alongside darker black pieces, creating a striking contrast. One of the most memorable looks combines a rich red sleeveless top with an intensely decorated turquoise panel, covered in colourful, jewel-like embellishment. The decoration appears almost three-dimensional, with bows, flowers, stones and reflective details giving the garment an artisanal, handcrafted quality. Another look introduces vivid cobalt blue against black, with fine red lines creating a graphic effect. The result is bold without losing the sense of craftsmanship that runs through the collection.

Embellishment as the Star

The decorative work is central to the collection. Rather than being used simply as an accent, embellishment becomes part of the structure and personality of each look. Colourful stones, sequins, floral forms and delicate decorative pieces create areas of intense visual interest. Against simpler fabrics and darker backgrounds, these details catch the light and become almost jewellery-like. CARRO’s close-up photography is particularly effective here, allowing the intricate surfaces to be seen in a way that a distant runway image cannot. The photographs reveal the amount of detail contained within each piece.

Hair, Makeup and Character

The beauty styling is equally important to the collection’s identity. Large, exaggerated volumes of textured hair are transformed into sculptural shapes, with soft pink and copper tones creating an almost fantastical quality. The makeup continues the colour story. Bright pink and purple eye makeup is applied in a deliberately graphic way, framing the eyes and adding another layer of intensity to the looks. These elements give the models an almost other-worldly presence. The styling does not simply complement the clothes it becomes part of the collection itself.

CARRO Studio Behind the Lens

CARRO Studio’s photographs capture A.V. Robertson at an intimate distance, moving between full looks and expressive beauty portraits. The close-up images draw attention to the makeup, hair and facial expression, while the wider photographs reveal how the elaborate embellishment sits within the overall silhouette. There is also something particularly atmospheric about the backstage-style setting. Against dark curtains and warm lights, the colours become even richer, while the movement and texture of the hair create a sense of energy around the garments. A.V. Robertson’s collection demonstrates how fashion can move beyond the purely functional to become something imaginative and theatrical. Colour, texture, embellishment and beauty styling combine to create characters rather than simply outfits. Through CARRO Studio’s lens, those details are brought forward: the shimmering decoration, the extraordinary hair, the flashes of colour and the quiet moments between the models and the camera. The result is a visual record of a collection that embraces craftsmanship, colour and fantasy, capturing the imaginative spirit of A.V. Robertson through a series of striking portraits and fashion moments.