On March 3rd, Carven, created by Alexis Marchal and Adrien Caillodeau, held their Fall/Winter 2016-17 collection show in a special tent in Paris's Jardin des Tuileries. The collection was inspired by a fictional story of a Parisian woman returning to Paris after a motorcycle trip through the Himalayas. The collection drew on motifs such as minerals found in the mountains, geological formations encountered there, and the spiritual boom of the 1970s and 1990s. Items in line with the theme included shirts and skirts embroidered with mineral and pearl details, pleated skirts and tops evoking geological formations, and sweatshirts printed with motifs of hands, mountains, and minerals. There was also a fur-trimmed kimono dress reminiscent of the attire of Himalayan people. The color palette included mustard, reminiscent of Buddhist monks' robes, and the reds and purples often associated with traditional attire. The collection also includes utility wear such as cotton-filled blousons and biker jackets. There are tops and dresses made with patchwork lace inspired by minerals, a glitter skirt and knit pullover with mineral parts sewn on, and a skirt and sequin top with mineral print and lace embroidery. It's amazing how just using minerals as a motif can give items an artistic impression.