
Olive belted coat dress
Robert Cary-Williams · 2000
London, United Kingdom
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 His experimental clothing explores the limits of fabric through distressing, historical references and unconventional combinations of materials.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 (right) with Lily Cole, London Fashion Week, 2006.
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Robert Cary-Williams — Fall 2000 Ready-to-Wear
The belted olive silhouette recalls functional uniform clothing.
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Robert Cary-Williams — Fall 2000 Ready-to-Wear
A sheer patterned layer unsettles the formality of the pale suit.
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Robert Cary-Williams — Fall 2000 Ready-to-Wear
Exposed seams and a tied waist define the gray jumpsuit.
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Robert Cary-Williams — Fall 2000 Ready-to-Wear
Transparency and uneven panels make the vest a material experiment.
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Robert Cary-Williams — Fall 2000 Ready-to-Wear
Dark edge details articulate the pale dress’s flowing shape.
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