Prefall Fashion Shows

Prefall Fashion Shows - Easygoing Tailoring and Tweeds - NYTimes.com: " . . . prefall collections resumed this week after a holiday break (we heard about people’s trips to St. Barth and the Bahamas), with presentations by European brands. A sign of how important these showings are, creative directors were in attendance: Peter Copping of Nina Ricci, Clare Waight Keller of Chloé, Alber Elbaz of Lanvin. Store chiefs turned up as well, along with editors and a few celebrities. . . . Store buyers have said they want to see more fashion in preseason collections, not just a bunch of commercial clothes. For some designers, like Mr. Copping, the challenge is to create more everyday looks — sweaters, skirts, coats — and not just frilly runway treats. His collection had lots of substance, starting with tweeds and other masculine fabrics, and suits that had a relaxed yet polished attitude. They looked like something you’d think about wearing. Also strong were knits and dark coats with reverse lapels. . . ."

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