Yet somehow Posen managed to push things a step further than we’ve seen from these sorts of clothing lines in the past. Every look that came down the catwalk seemed to have the same winning equation: something classic with something quirky. However, despite the simplicity of the equation, the ways in which it manifested were always complex, unique and creative. Whether it be an archetypal jacket in a popping coral red with a pineapple broach fastened to the lapel or a simply grey pant with “deconstructed ruffles” at the side, the overall look of the line was sort of haberdasher-gone-mad (in a good way).
The way in which Posen described his own vision of the line was equally well constructed and yet haphazard:
“I want to empower women, I want them to feel intelligence about themselves, search for knowledge, understand and be confident in their sexuality, laugh at themselves, have the humor, there’s lots of fun in this show…Underwear is outerwear! It’s short, it’s fast, it’s pop, it’s fun.”
