Apr 24, 2002/ FW/ --- "I want to bring back day dresses," Annie Di Lalla told FW after her show.

"Everyone is specializing on sportswear or eveningwear. Day dresses which used to be a very important part of a woman's wardrobe during the turn of the 20th century has been forgotten."

Taking her inspiration from the roaring 1920s and early 1930s, Annie used traditional fall fabrics of wool, double crepe wool and lambskin leather which were creatively manipulated to create modern classics.

Clean bold lines, flair pleated skirts and geometric necklines are the hallmarks of the Carla Collection.

Unadorned and available in the basic colors of black or beige reflect the minimimalist sensibility of the collection.

"The 'Carla' woman is modern and looks at life as a unique experience," the designer said in her show notes. "Carla's main goal, for those wearing the signature is to give them the opportunity to feel like the queen of the day. Feeling as good in a day dress as in an evening dress would be Carla's ultimate accomplishment."