We take a look at more of this season's standout Pre-Fall 2013 shows from Chado Ralph Rucci, Ports 1961, Proenza Schouler, and Zac Posen. For past coverage click here, here, here, here, and here.
Images: WWD
Pre-Fall 2013 Report 6
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Vera Wang
It’s too bad that Vera Wang’s Pre-Fall collection isn’t for sale right now because it was brimming with cocktail–ready attire perfect for holiday bashes. Lots of textured fabrics, long gloves, fur, and opulent jewelry made for a parade of swanky dressy separates and dresses, most of which were done in a dark palette.
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Vera Wang
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Chado Ralph Rucci
Chado Ralph Rucci showed a structured collection – even when he played with volume – for a streamlined collection of understated black and blue daywear pieces that will surely appeal to his discerning ladies who lunch demo.
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Chado Ralph Rucci
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Proenza Schouler
Loose silhouettes done in both neutral solids and graphic prints made for a slew of fantastic pieces from Proenza Schouler — notably, ankle-length trousers, leather jackets, and day dresses cinched at the waist with obi-style leather belts. Oversized print clutches and checkered shoes rounded out the collection with covetable accessories.
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Proenza Schouler
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Ports 1961
With the exception of a few sculpted coats, this season’s Ports 1961 was a structured and straight-lined lineup of day and eveningwear. Many of the cuts veered on the boxy side, but were finished with nipped and rounded shoulders to give the collection a wearable feel.
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Ports 1961
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Zac Posen
For after-dark glamour, look no further than Zac Posen’s Spanish-tinged Pre-Fall collection. Plenty of floor-sweeping gowns with dramatic off-the-shoulder silhouettes and long trains made for attention grabbing looks that remained tasteful thanks to their lack of elaborate embellishments.
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Zac Posen
