“Transitional, really thinking about what does she really want to wear in July, but something she can wear forward, too,” explained Vince creative director Caroline Belhumeur, firmly planting her collection in the summer side of pre-fall but thinking about how to make pieces that will last beyond the warm months. She went preppy but through a European lens focusing on vintage Lacoste images, “little hints of sport and sophisticated,” she clarified.
Satin basketball shorts, tone on tone cardigan and tank knits, sheer polos, little nylon jackets — they were all part of the tension between masculine and feminine but making it modern, a vibe Belhumeur excels at each season. While the color palette was neutral tones there were shots of color, like a moody citrine on a mix of pieces, including a seasonal update to a cut on a bias slipdress, a staple of the brand. Denim was washed out and airy, maybe styled with a satin hoodie, a piece that captured the ’90’s minimal sporty vibe she was proposing. Tailoring was still boxy and a bit shrunken on top with a wide-leg pant, evolving on from a template Belhumeur set with spring.
Pre-fall is a good time to think on pieces that can easily fit into the range of garments already in a customer’s closet, adding a bit on newness without rocking the boat, an idea Vince continues to deliver on.
