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the pieces — 10 of them, each once

One of a kind,

in every sense.

Each piece is cut once, in one size, from cloth that often cannot be found again. Sizes are stated, not chosen; most can be adjusted at the atelier. Sold pieces stay on the wall — that is the record.

Grey tulle gown by Kites by Carla Manuel, seated against a terracotta studio wall
Grey Tulle GownLayered grey tulle over silk, made to measurePrice upon request
Silver lamé top by Kites by Carla Manuel, one-of-a-kind, Solana Beach
Silver Lamé TopCrinkled silver lamé, one size, fits us 2–8Price upon request
Blue toile silk vest on a wooden hanger, one-of-a-kind piece by Kites by Carla Manuel
Blue Toile Silk VestReclaimed toile-print silk, tie front, fits us 4–6Price upon request
Magenta silk ruffle blouse on a hanger, one-of-a-kind piece by Kites by Carla Manuel
Magenta Ruffle BlouseSilk charmeuse, ruffled collar, tie neck, fits us 4–8Price upon request
Metallic silk wrap dress with belt and ivory textured jacket by Kites by Carla Manuel
Metallic Silk WrapMetallic silk with a belted waist, worn with an ivory textured jacket, made to measurePrice upon request
Midnight blue silk taffeta gown by Kites by Carla Manuel
Midnight Taffeta GownSilk taffeta, strapless, full skirt, made to measurePrice upon request
Seyla wearing the Vera dress by Kites by Carla Manuel
Vera DressWhite cotton, deep V, pleated skirt, made to order in your sizePrice upon request
Gold lamé ruched dress, Kites by Carla Manuel runway, November 2016
Gold Lamé Ruched DressGold lamé, ruched bodice, asymmetric hem, runway sampleArchive
Ivory silk slip gown with lace, Kites by Carla Manuel runway, November 2016
Ivory Silk Slip GownIvory silk with lace appliqué, runway sampleArchive
Champagne silk satin dress, Kites by Carla Manuel runway, November 2016
Champagne Satin DressSilk satin, bias cut, runway sampleArchive

Like something that is gone? Carla can make a piece in the same spirit — write to kitesbycarlamanuel@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram.