"We don't need no education! We don't need no thought control!"
Singer Bebel Gilberto wore a strapless silk dress from Carlos
Miele's Spring line as she opened the show with a Pink Floyd
cover. Prog rock meets bossa nova was not the only cross-
pollination on the runway: Miele invited jeweler Ivanka Trump to
bring on the diamonds. Both are known for über luxury and a
flair for the dramatic, and they made beautiful music together.
The lineup began with a lovely off-white and lime silk-charmeuse
dress with a zipper appliqué—but the tempo really picked up
midway, with the arrival of a pair of high-waisted pants and a
silk T-shirt with a butterfly print that was used in abundance.
"Few creatures embody the state of being carefree as perfectly
as the ever-flitting butterfly," the program notes explained.
There were sheers—by now, it's obvious, a big trend for
Spring—and lots of ripe color. A navy crepe jacket (also with
that zipper appliqué) looked very desirable, and cargo pants
were refreshing, but the finale s