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London, United Kingdom

Robert Cary-Williams

  • Distressed fabrics
  • Historical references
  • Experimental construction

Robert Cary-Williams established his label in 1998 after studying at Central Saint Martins. His experimental clothing explores the limits of fabric through distressing, historical references and unconventional combinations of materials.

Robert Cary-Williams at right with model Lily Cole

Robert Cary-Williams (right) with Lily Cole, London Fashion Week, 2006.

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Five looks to know

Olive belted coat dress by Robert Cary-Williams, Fall 2000 Ready-to-Wear.

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Olive belted coat dress

Robert Cary-Williams — Fall 2000 Ready-to-Wear

The belted olive silhouette recalls functional uniform clothing.

Photo: JB Villareal / Shoot Digital
Pale tailored suit with translucent top by Robert Cary-Williams, Fall 2000 Ready-to-Wear.

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Pale tailored suit with translucent top

Robert Cary-Williams — Fall 2000 Ready-to-Wear

A sheer patterned layer unsettles the formality of the pale suit.

Photo: JB Villareal / Shoot Digital
Gray sleeveless jumpsuit by Robert Cary-Williams, Fall 2000 Ready-to-Wear.

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Gray sleeveless jumpsuit

Robert Cary-Williams — Fall 2000 Ready-to-Wear

Exposed seams and a tied waist define the gray jumpsuit.

Photo: JB Villareal / Shoot Digital
Translucent brown vest and pale trousers by Robert Cary-Williams, Fall 2000 Ready-to-Wear.

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Translucent brown vest and pale trousers

Robert Cary-Williams — Fall 2000 Ready-to-Wear

Transparency and uneven panels make the vest a material experiment.

Photo: JB Villareal / Shoot Digital
Pale sleeveless dress with dark trim by Robert Cary-Williams, Fall 2000 Ready-to-Wear.

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Pale sleeveless dress with dark trim

Robert Cary-Williams — Fall 2000 Ready-to-Wear

Dark edge details articulate the pale dress’s flowing shape.

Photo: JB Villareal / Shoot Digital

Collections & archive pieces

1 collections represented · 1 piece

Robert Cary-Williams — Fall 2000 Ready-to-Wear

1 piece