The inspiration for the runway and ready-to-wear Spring/Summer 2024 collections started from letters that Charles & Ron used to receive from their late friend, Katia.

She was famously known for her glamorous style but also for her very creative and colourful letters, decorated with stars, glitter, ribbons and stamps.

Going back in time, to the days when handwritten letters were still the most common form of communication, a language of stamps was invented, separate from their normal use as postage.

It was an ingenious way to express a secret meaning in postal messages.

Charles & Ron were intrigued by this phenomenon which is thought to have begun at the end of the 18th century and spread throughout Europe, mostly popular in England.

Helpful guides started to appear on how to position stamps on an envelope to declare a message of love, romantic interest, desire, and passion; love or heartbreak all concealed behind the language of stamps. To further explore this history and the memory of Katia's letters, the designers created a set of in-house-designed stamps that all feature important moments and places in their life and career. These stamps-inspired graphic prints are digitally printed on chiffon, tulle, and silk.

They feature on the C&R gloves Ariana Grande wore in Hollywood, Malta's rich Mediterranean fishing traditions, national flower and iconic balconies, their friend Katia Saunders,  and also references to the newly opened Charles & Ron Café.

The "Eye of Horus" which the designers introduced in several of their previous collections, takes on a prominent role in this season's Black and White colour group.

The "Eye of Horus" is now a brand icon synonymous with Charles & Ron, representing guardianship and protection.

This season's collection features three colour groups; the first group consists of green and yellow shades inspired by Mediterranean citrus fruits, lemon yellow, lime, and leaf green, all highlighted with acid yellow and white.

The Black & White theme features some more monochromatic looks and graphic prints featuring the iconic "Eye of Horus"

The third group is made up of a warmer palette, with colours inspired by a Mediterranean sunset which has become a staple for Charles & Ron: lavender mist, coral, blush, pink, and signature lilac.

The collection is paired with a selection of new 18K gold-plated jewellery designs, bag designs that feature the new C&R Eye hardware made in the finest Italian leather and handwoven straw; silk and chiffon scarves and caps in graphic prints and colour block patterns.

Here's the C & R way of making a splash the coming summer.