Founded in 2000 by Princess Marie-Chantal of Greece, the Marie-Chantal childrenswear brand is well regarded for their quintessentially British designed clothing and high quality durable fabrics. Cloths such as Liberty, habotai silks and woolens crafted in the United Kingdom elevate the brand above competition. This iconic British brand has even been spotted on members of the Royal Family, with Princess Charlotte donning the Marie-Chantal Celina Liberty print dress at a recent polo match.
Marie Chantal’s timeless Autumn Winter 2019 collection was inspired by alluring woodlands, imposing trees, and autumn wildflowers. The design team, which is based in the firm’s Notting Hill atelier, explored floral patterns and romantic folklore as they worked to develop this spellbinding collection. Prominent features of the line are heart and fern motifs, vine prints and wildflower patterns. As shown in the collection’s images, it’s impossible not to feel immersed in a magical land where nostalgic childhood folklore roam freely.
“It was a joy to work on the Autumn/Winter collection. Memories of reading the tales of Narnia took me back to the far off world of hidden forests and woodlands and inspired a collection that takes its cue from the magic of those places, updated for today’s adventurers,” said CEO and Creative Director Princess Marie-Chantal
The natural colors of the forest do indeed bring out recollections of the worlds in the stories told by C.S. Lewis or Lewis Carroll. The colors in the collection range from wild-berries to dark foliage and forest greens.
Coats crafted from Scottish plaids and tweeds employ the use of classic tailoring which deliver a timeless and elegant style. Exquisite knit sweaters and cardigans are offered in shades of lavender and lovat green. In preparation for the Holiday Season, Marie-Chantal has designed a perfect range of silk and velvet dresses for the graceful young lady. Velvet dresses feature stunning detachable lace collars in soft pinks and smokey greys; whereas the silk dupion dresses are complete with satin ribbons, and ‘tulle overlay flecked with silver glitter and crystal embellishment.’
The Marie Chantal flagship boutique designed by Fran Hickman is located in the Belgravia district of London on Motcomb Street, however the brand ships internationally to more than 45 countries. For more information on Marie-Chantal visit their website and Instagram.
Images courtesy of: Marie-Chantal
