As the co-founder and creative director of Borgo de Nor, Carmen Borgonovo knows a thing or two about designing divine event dresses. The label’s feminine styles with a bohemian twist are a go-to for summer celebrations. Carmen’s personal aesthetic is just as pitch-perfect; the former fashion director is a lesson in effortless fabulousness. Her signature style of sunshine colours, beautiful prints and eclectic accessories ensures she is always the best dressed guest.
Borgo De Nor
“This is my ideal summer dress for a warm-evening soirée. The full tiered skirt moves and flows elegantly as as you walk, creating a showstopping effect, and the feminine spaghetti straps cut a flattering barely there look on the shoulders. Crafted in our surreal Summer Sun print, this style is quintessential Borgo de Nor for its otherworldly pattern and electric orange-red shade. It’s the type of dress you cherish and wear time and again, season after season.”
16ARLINGTON
“I am loving anything with a feather trim at the moment (stay tuned for our AW collection). This top is the perfect statement piece for summer. Wear it with white or black trousers for a more formal event or with boyfriend jeans and rhinestone hoops for cocktails. I love its versatility and it will look great with sun-kissed skin.”
Borgo De Nor
“This style ticks all the boxes for me when it comes to summer event dressing. It’s elegant, feminine and sexy, and I love the off-the-shoulder ruffle detail. The shape is flattering for all body types (no wonder its one of our bestsellers) and is the perfect wedding or garden party dress.”
Valentino
“Amidst all my florals, I always have my go-to black dress. I adore the clean lines and flattering silhouette of this style. It’s an investment piece that will last forever. I wear it with embellished or gold hoops and a flat or strappy sandal, depending on the occasion.”
Celine
“Although most of my wardrobe is an explosion of print, sometimes I do enjoy wearing black. I see it as a cleansing of the palette for a day. This dress is perfect for a summer beachside event. I’ll wear it with flat sandals and the perfect gold hoop.”