Nature became haute couture in Nuria Bueno’s hands, as she unveiled ANTEA, her Spring/Summer 2027 collection, on a night where fashion, art, and stage design spoke in perfect harmony.
The chosen setting was Hotel Casa Lucía in Buenos Aires, which transformed into an imaginary garden of oversized poppies and peonies. There, the designer unveiled a collection with a romantic yet contemporary spirit, featuring pieces that explored volume, textures, and the sculptural possibilities of textiles.
ANTEA: when nature becomes haute couture
The name of the collection evokes blooming and encapsulates the concept that runs through the entire proposal. From an imaginary garden, Nuria Bueno reinterpreted the organic forms of nature and translated them into the world of fashion. Roots, veins, and petals inspired textile constructions that accompanied the body and, at the same time, extended beyond it.
The result was a sequence of sculptural silhouettes, where volumes took center stage and each garment functioned as a piece of artistic expression.
The flowers, handmade in their entirety, became one of the collection’s major visual resources. Far from being mere decorative applications, they formed part of the architecture of the designs and reinforced the collection’s artisanal character.
Organza, silk, and velvet: the materials that brought the collection to life
Textile experimentation was one of ANTEA’s pillars. In the designer’s workshop, iridescent organzas, silks, velvet, jacquard, tulle, and laces were folded, molded, and worked to create surfaces with relief and three-dimensional structures.
The contrast between the lightness of the sheer fabrics and the presence of more structured textiles added depth to the garments.
The color palette blended soft tones with metallic accents and black, a choice that allowed textures and volumes to stand out without losing the delicacy that characterizes the collection.
From Paris to New York: the artistic references behind ANTEA
The inspiration for this collection began months before the show, during Nuria Bueno’s travels through Paris, London, and New York.
During that journey, the designer visited exhibitions linked to fashion’s great names such as Schiaparelli, Iris van Herpen, Dior, and Alaïa.
These experiences enriched her research on silhouette construction, material treatment, and the relationship between fashion and sculpture.
The influence was evident in a proposal that embraced creative freedom and the development of forms capable of transforming the traditional perception of a couture garment.
“Art feeds on the eye of others,” the designer stated, summarizing the spirit of a collection that invites new interpretations in every detail.
Hotel Casa Lucía transformed into a garden of poppies and peonies
The staging complemented ANTEA’s creative concept.
Hotel Casa Lucía was treated to a large-scale floral installation, starring monumental poppies and peonies, recreating the atmosphere of a blossoming garden.
This scenography enveloped the runway and established a visual dialogue with the dresses, their textures, and their organic constructions.
The ambiance reinforced the collection’s romantic universe and turned the show into an experience where fashion and art shared the spotlight.
A front row with fashion and showbiz figures
The presentation brought together prominent personalities who accompanied the designer at the launch of her new collection.
Among the guests were Paloma Herrera, Belén Ludueña, Flor de la V and Cale Ruggeri, who formed part of the front row for a night dedicated to Argentine haute couture.
Nuria Bueno and her contemporary take on Argentine haute couture
With her label founded in 2021, Nuria Bueno has been developing a distinctive language that blends traditional sewing techniques with a contemporary aesthetic pursuit.
Specialized in pattern drafting, draping, and techniques such as moulage, the designer earned in 2025 a certification from the Balenciaga House.
With ANTEA, she reiterates her interest in artisanal work and material experimentation, two pillars that define her vision of haute couture.
A collection in which every flower, every pleat, and every volume expresses a single idea: fashion as an art form that blooms on the body.
