EVENING DRESS
Opera Collection

Fall/Winter 2024 Opera Collection draws inspiration from the iconic female characters of Italian opera. CURIEL's deep connection to opera dates back to the early history of LA SCALA. Located in Milan, LA SCALA has been one of the world’s most renowned opera houses since its opening on August 3, 1778, attracting elite opera artists from Italy and beyond. In the 1960s, it became a social stage where ladies showcased their finest gowns and jewels. CURIEL’s evening dresses are designed to ensure the wearer to shine in their finest form in the grand foyer of LA SCALA.

PENELOPE

Velvet A-shape Long Gown

In Homer’s epic The Odyssey, Penelope did not lose herself to despair during the long years of waiting after her husband went missing on the expedition to Troy. Her gentle, graceful, and jade-like qualities remained as captivating as ever.

NORMA

Mermaid Short Gown with Tulip Sleeves

NORMA

Mermaid Long Gown with Tulip Sleeves

As a heroic Italian opera that highlights the power of female, Norma is a timeless masterpiece. The heroine is a high priestess of the Druid temple who sincerely yearn for peace and love.

CARMEN

Backless Short Gown with Bow

In Bizet’s four-act opera Carmen, the heroine is a passionate and fearless Spanish gypsy lady, unafraid to pursue her desires. She embodies a spirit of independence, refusing to submit to anyone or anything.

ISABELLA

Backless Long Gown with Bow

Inspired by the two-act comic opera L’italiana in Algeri. The heroine Isabella is described in the opera as “Everyone present is stunned by her beauty when they see her face.”

MUSETTA

Spliced V-Neck Backless Long Gown

The design is inspired by the four-act opera La Bohème. The heroine Musetta is a wealthy young woman with the courage and determination to pursue her dream of becoming a famous opera singer.

TURANDOT Embroidered Sequin Long Gown

TURANDOT

Embroidered Sequin Short Gown

Turandot tells the story of a legendary China as imagined by the West. The heroine is a princess from the Yuan Dynasty, portrayed as noble and proud, with her cold and aloof beauty.

TOSCA

Large-skirt Plunge Long Gown in Velvet

Inspired by Puccini’s three-act opera Tosca. It expresses the heroine’s desire to live with love, and her aspirational quest for happiness.

VIOLETTA

Spliced Large-skirt Long Gown

A tribute to Violetta, the iconic heroine from Alexandre Dumas fils’ masterpiece The Lady of the Camellias. She is a unique female with intellect, ambition, and independence.