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DESIGNED TO PARTY

Marco Capaldo and Kikka Cavenati love a good party. It was at a London party 7 years ago that the now couple and design duo met, and it's a party energy that pulses through each and every one of their irresistibly glittering designs. It's no wonder the design duo's collections have already been adorned and adored by the likes of Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Lily James, and Solange. This is a cool girl label - one which is just recognisable enough to envoke serious fashion kudos.

GLITZ, FEATHERS AND ALL

"16Arlington has built the reputation of igniting the party girl in everyone," Marco and Kikka explain, "We are all about having fun, especially with fashion. If our girls are smiling and having the best time wearing our clothes, that's mission accomplished." Looking at the young brand’s autumn/winter offering, it’s easy to see why wearing any of their collection might induce fashion ecstasy – bustier dresses with ostrich feather trims, leather fitted trench coats, printed crêpe tops in emerald green and pink – these are clothes that have dressing-up allure in spades, and in a world where trainers and casuality is de jour, 16Arlington is reigniting the allure of creating a fashion moment; glitz. feathers and all. "Feathers have become a core part of the brand DNA - we love how they add a final flourish and extra texture which come alive when moving and dancing."

THE 16ARLINGTON GIRL

When it comes to inspiration, Marco is quick to credit his partner, "I think Kikka definitely acts as a core muse for the brand. She’s the 16Arlington girl, " while Kikka adds, “For spring/summer 2020, we were heavily inspired by our lifelong muse, Italian Icon Raffaella Carra.” With an already glittering list of celebrity clientele, the duo is quick to link the success of these collaborations with their own label's ethos, "We love to work with people who make a difference in the world, stand for change and embrace the happy energy within. The women we've dressed have all been so special and so different, but all share the common thread of a certain energy and attitude. Jorja Smith, Adwoa Abowa, Lena Dunham and Ashley Graham have all been amazing moments for us. We’re excited to work with more Darlingtons."

DAYS OF DISCO

And so, to Christmas, a time which seems to have been created to wear 16Arlington's larger than life pieces. The pair will host festivities at their home in London this year, where they admit anything from elevator and lobby music to disco classics will be on the playlist, "As long as it can make you dance…" In the works too, is a trip to our own shores, "We can't wait to visit Brown Thomas," the couple gush, "It'll be our first trip to Ireland and we’ve heard nothing but amazing things from our Irish friends. Apparently, no one knows how to party quite like the Irish do, so we’ll fit right in."

Party like its 2019 in something beautiful from 16Arlington, available in our Dublin store and online now.

GET PARTY SEASON READY

Join us for drinks and a fashion show introducing new and exclusive brand 16Arlington alongside ROTATE, Rixo, Ganni and many more.on Level 2 of our Dublin store on Thursday, 14th November, 6-8pm. RSVP Essential: rsvp@brownthomas.ie

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