WWD: Proenza Schouler RTW Fall 2012

The show opened with crisp white cottons in poplin jacquard and pique because "we were just bored with wool," said McCollough during a preview. Big boxy jackets, shirtdresses and skirts were fashioned from flat, precise layers that folded across the body with uneven hems and workwear details, such as patch pockets and diagonal zippers; extra-wide-leg pants sat low on the hips. It made for a powerful sportswear statement (it went on to include biker leathers) — with the distinct beat of the audacious urban warrior. It also spoke to the power of the Celine phenomenon, but not in a literal way. As fantastic as the separates were for their construction and impact, they were challenging as well, those voluminous proportions not for the faint of heart. What could not be overstated were the extraordinary fabrics — all developed in-house and custom-made. For the full collection: http://bit.ly/zZCgN7