Raine Magazine's Exclusive Interview with Designers Charles & Ron

Charles & Ron is a contemporary lifestyle brand, featuring high-end wearable clothing and bags with a distinct Mediterranean flair and a dedication to superior quality. Maltese culture is an integral part of the Charles & Ron design ethic to inspire its clients to be part of the instantly recognizable Charles & Ron lifestyle. As Malta’s leading fashion house C & R have participated in many prestigious fashion events throughout Europe and North America. Most recently their designs were showcased at Nolcha Fashion Week during Mercedez Benz Fashion Week in New York City.

 

The mostly self taught designers have dressed many international celebrities and have been featured in several international magazines and TV stations. C&R have shown their collections alongside Italy’s top designer labels during fashion shows for TV Moda but the duo consider their couture show in Rome, Italy, on Italy’s first TV station Rai Uno as one of the highlights of their career. Along the way the designer superstars have made a name for themselves for their lux style and have established themselves as Malta's leading fashion house; their bi-annual fashion show is Malta’s most anticipated fashion event.

 We invite you to read more and find out what makes Charles & Ron a dynamic designing duo!

 RAINE: How would you say that working as a team has helped the success of your line Charles & Ron?

C&R: We both have our strengths and talents and these complement each other very well. Making creative decisions on your own can be difficult, as a team we always have each other’s opinion and it helps in making the right decisions. Besides that we always try and encourage each other to bring out the best in both of us.

RAINE: Can you describe who the Charles & Ron customer is?

C&R: The C&R customer has a timeless class and elegance but likes to be on trend. She dresses to stand out and is not afraid of a bold modern print.

RAINE: Is there a particular celebrity that you have not had a chance to work with, that you would like to dress in the future? What is it about this celebrity that makes them a good fit for the Charles & Ron brand?

C&R: It would be a dream come true to work with Penelope Cruz, she perfectly embodies the Charles & Ron style and Mediterranean flair.

RAINE: You are the leading designers in Maltese fashion. What is it like to be recognized with such distinct honor?

C&R: It is great to be recognized in your home country. We have worked very hard over the years to put Malta on the world’s fashion map. We are always inspired by our home country and have made Maltese culture an integral part of our design ethic. By showing in NY we have taken Maltese fashion another step forward.

RAINE: If both of you could only choose one experience that has helped to define who you are as designers, what would it be and why?

 C&R: The incredible feedback we got on the first collection that was totally inspired by Maltese culture was an important moment for the Charles & Ron brand, as we realized that this is the strength of our brand and it’s what makes us unique. It was an important moment that has defined us as who we are as designers and as a brand.

 Images courtesy of Charles & Ron