the collections

Small, timeless,
seasonless.

2026, Solana Beach and Lisbon

Studio

Recent work, photographed in the atelier and on the road — Lisbon, Brazil, Mexico.

Grey tulle gown, studio — Grey tulle gownNo. 1 — 2026

Grey tulle gown, studio — Grey tulle gownNo. 2 — 2026

Silver lamé top — Silver lamé topNo. 3 — 2026

Metallic silk wrap with ivory jacket — Metallic silk wrap, ivory jacketNo. 4 — 2026

Midnight taffeta gown — Midnight taffeta gownNo. 5 — 2026

White skirt and blue top in a Lisbon doorway — LisbonNo. 6 — 2026

Blue toile silk vest — Blue toile silk vestNo. 7 — 2026

Magenta silk ruffle blouse — Magenta ruffle blouseNo. 8 — 2026

the show, November 5, 2016

Solana Beach, November 5, 2016 — 29 looks by candlelight

Candlelight

A runway lit by candles. Jewel-tone silks, gold and silver lamé, velvet and lace — and a finale of ivory gowns.

Emerald silk dress — Kites by Carla Manuel runway, November 2016 — Look 1Emerald silk dress

Fuchsia silk dress — Kites by Carla Manuel runway, November 2016 — Look 2Fuchsia silk dress

Bronze pleated shirt dress — Kites by Carla Manuel runway, November 2016 — Look 3Bronze pleated shirt dress

Red peplum top, black pencil skirt — Kites by Carla Manuel runway, November 2016 — Look 4Red peplum top, black pencil skirt

Gold brocade dress with cobalt sleeves — Kites by Carla Manuel runway, November 2016 — Look 5Gold brocade dress with cobalt sleeves

Violet blouse, navy skirt — Kites by Carla Manuel runway, November 2016 — Look 6Violet blouse, navy skirt

Taupe pleated column dress — Kites by Carla Manuel runway, November 2016 — Look 7Taupe pleated column dress

Floral silk maxi dress — Kites by Carla Manuel runway, November 2016 — Look 8Floral silk maxi dress

Teal silk mini dress — Kites by Carla Manuel runway, November 2016 — Look 9Teal silk mini dress

Yellow silk dress — Kites by Carla Manuel runway, November 2016 — Look 10Yellow silk dress

Chartreuse fringe top, gold satin skirt — Kites by Carla Manuel runway, November 2016 — Look 11Chartreuse fringe top, gold satin skirt

Magenta silk dress — Kites by Carla Manuel runway, November 2016 — Look 12Magenta silk dress

Gold lamé tunic — Kites by Carla Manuel runway, November 2016 — Look 13Gold lamé tunic

Nude silk wrap dress — Kites by Carla Manuel runway, November 2016 — Look 14Nude silk wrap dress

Peach satin slip — Kites by Carla Manuel runway, November 2016 — Look 15Peach satin slip

Black halter gown — Kites by Carla Manuel runway, November 2016 — Look 16Black halter gown

White sequin dress — Kites by Carla Manuel runway, November 2016 — Look 17White sequin dress

Black velvet dress — Kites by Carla Manuel runway, November 2016 — Look 18Black velvet dress

Champagne satin dress — Kites by Carla Manuel runway, November 2016 — Look 19Champagne satin dress

Gold lamé drop-waist dress — Kites by Carla Manuel runway, November 2016 — Look 20Gold lamé drop-waist dress

Gold bustier, black taffeta skirt — Kites by Carla Manuel runway, November 2016 — Look 21Gold bustier, black taffeta skirt

Navy sequin dress — Kites by Carla Manuel runway, November 2016 — Look 22Navy sequin dress

Cream tulle dress — Kites by Carla Manuel runway, November 2016 — Look 23Cream tulle dress

Ivory silk slip gown with lace — Kites by Carla Manuel runway, November 2016 — Look 24Ivory silk slip gown with lace

Cream lace gown — Kites by Carla Manuel runway, November 2016 — Look 25Cream lace gown

Champagne gown with slit — Kites by Carla Manuel runway, November 2016 — Look 26Champagne gown with slit

Gold lamé ruched dress — Kites by Carla Manuel runway, November 2016 — Look 27Gold lamé ruched dress

Bridal finale with flower girl — Kites by Carla Manuel runway, November 2016 — Look 28Bridal finale with flower girl

Carla Manuel takes her bow — Kites by Carla Manuel runway, November 2016 — Look 29Carla Manuel takes her bow