Photos from the Carla Fernández Show at Boston Fashion Week

Carla Fernández, the Gardner Museum’s artist-in-residence, blends contemporary design with Mexican textile tradition in her work. The tiles in the Spanish Cloister of the museum— especially their prints and color scheme—helped inspire her newest collection, which she showed off last night at Calderwood Hall.

Fernández partners with Mexican artisans to create her pieces. “It’s collaborative art and it belongs to all of us who make it together,” she said in her remarks after the catwalk. Learn more about her process with this free app.

Boston Fashion Week: Carla Fernández

Boston Fashion Week: Carla Fernández

The scene at the multi-level Calderwood Hall. Photo by Emily Goldman

Photo by Emily Goldman

Boston Fashion Week: Carla Fernández

Models walked the runway with chalky white feet. Photo by Emily Goldman

Photo by Emily Goldman

Boston Fashion Week: Carla Fernández

Fernández showed several variations on pants, from tied ankles to drop crotches. Photo by Emily Goldman

Photo by Emily Goldman

Boston Fashion Week: Carla Fernández

A pop of green embroidery enlivened this shift.Photo by Emily Goldman

Photo by Emily Goldman

Boston Fashion Week: Carla Fernández

Another print on an open shirt.Photo by Emily Goldman

Photo by Emily Goldman

Boston Fashion Week: Carla Fernández

Layering and draping were grace notes of the collection.Photo by Emily Goldman

Photo by Emily Goldman

Boston Fashion Week: Carla Fernández

A gorgeous sash over a black dress.Photo by Emily Goldman

Photo by Emily Goldman

Boston Fashion Week: Carla Fernández

This ensemble stood out after the parade of more muted hues.Photo by Emily Goldman

Photo by Emily Goldman

Boston Fashion Week: Carla Fernández

Fernández answered questions from the crowd after the show.Photo by Emily Goldman

Photo by Emily Goldman