A beloved book of Wes Gordon’s childhood, ‘The Secret Garden’ by Frances Hodgson Burnett was the starting point of the Carolina Herrera Spring 2023 RTW collection, inspired by its romantic depiction of nature and beauty.

Gordon stirs the senses with delectable brights and infectious florals across high-glamour eveningwear (ball skirts included), party-ready dresses and separates, and fresh daywear—all heightened with plunging V-necks, dramatic slits, seductive cutouts, and meticulously cinched tailoring.

This collection is unashamedly romantic, with oversized balloon sleeves in hand-painted tea roses and peonies and a maximalist verve thanks to matching head-to-toe accessories. Feminine tailoring in jet black and bold striped pieces harmonize effortlessly with the kaleidoscope of floral prints.

For a Spring 2023 collection inspired by the romance of an enchanted secret garden, the beauty look is lush, natural, and full of life.