Pringle of Scotland Fall 2012

London Fashion Week

Pringle of Scotland Fall 2012

>> For his second season at Pringle of Scotland, Alistair Carr upped the rebellion factor, riffing on classic schoolgirl shapes and injecting them with a bit of deconstruction and graphic illusion.
Pringle of Scotland Runway Fall 2012

>> For his second season at Pringle of Scotland, Alistair Carr upped the rebellion factor, riffing on classic schoolgirl shapes and injecting them with a bit of deconstruction and graphic illusion. Pleated skirts were cut in architectural layers, while "cardigans" were pieced onto printed frocks for a trompe l'oeil effect. The real winners, however, were the coats: sharply tailored, they came in decadent camel or navy wool and with super-fuzzy colorblocked collars.

London Fashion Week

Pringle of Scotland Fall 2012

Alistair Carr showed a range of sophisticated offerings for Pringle of Scotland's Fall collection.
Pringle of Scotland Fall 2012

Alistair Carr showed a range of sophisticated offerings for Pringle of Scotland's Fall collection. Incorporating a rich color palette and plenty of cozy texture, Carr created oversized coats embellished with eye-catching colored collars, knitted dresses, and a smart play on twinsets. The latter, showcased layered sweaters made to look like a sweater and shell combo, but is actually just one piece. Additional highlights included the graphic colorblock slim-fit dresses, soft pastel-hued knits, and tailored two-tone trousers. More details from the classic-cum-cool collection below.

  • Trends: Colorblocking, oversized coats, leather..
  • Colors: Orange, gray, navy, black, tan, white.
  • Key Piece: The knit dresses and bright-collared coats showed gorgeous details and tailoring.
  • Accessories: Buckled boots, platform pumps, printed belts.
  • Who Would Wear It: Girls looking for a refreshing twist on classics like front row attendee Olivia Palermo.