In all four fashion cities, New York, London, Milan and Paris, the focus for Autumn/Winter 23 was “The Anatomy of Tailoring”. Designers have rediscovered the value of beautifully tailored individual pieces. As a sort of counterbalance to three years of “dopamine” dressing while working from home. The constant parade of impeccably tailored silhouettes in shades of beige and gray led fashion industry insiders to speak of a new trend, “Quiet Luxury.” On the other hand, quite a few designers also showcased a range of structured jacket two-piece suits that featured eye-catching prints and patterns. You can see ten of the most beautiful models here.
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Designer Virginie Viard presented a jacket and matching Bermuda shorts in a patchwork of black, white, gray and pink tweed squares. The ensemble was topped off with a sleeveless waistcoat embellished with the house’s iconic camellias in pink on a black background. Black boots, a silver belt and mismatched earrings completed the look.
Stella McCartney
At Stelle McCartney there was a two-piece brown and orange plaid suit with a double-breasted blazer and a matching knee-length skirt with two side slits. Brown faux fur pumps and a vegan leather tote bag completed the look.
Akris (Designer Albert Kriemler)
Albert Kriemler took to the runway for Akris in a straight-leg pantsuit paired with a double-breasted blazer with a geometric print. The print consisted of the brand’s logo with stripes of rusty red, orange and gold on a beige and black background. The model wore a matching clutch bag.
Etro
At Etro, designer Marco De Vincenzo paired a blazer and matching maxi skirt in black brocade with white dots and embroidered paisleys in navy, blue, white and orange. A navy blue shirt was worn underneath. Accessories included a gold chain with pendants, a brown plaid leather bag and burgundy platform Mary Janes embellished with blue daisies.
Thomas Browne
A gray and white plaid suit worn over a striped shirt and tie under a navy and white plaid three button bouclé coat was seen at Thom Browne. Accessories included a boxy handbag, striped socks and platform pointed-toe oxfords by Spectator.
Alberta Ferretti
Alberta Ferretti presented a two-piece burgundy suit with red stripes and checks with a blazer and straight-leg trousers. A crossbody tote bag and black boots completed the look.
Louis Vuitton
Designer Nicolas Ghesquière sent a burgundy and cream Prince of Wales check two-piece suit down the Louis Vuitton runway. The jacket featured a chain closure instead of a button, and the pants were straight-cut. Underneath, a black, low-cut top was paired with a brown cashmere scarf. The model carried a handbag in the shape of the Louis Vuitton flagship at Place Vendôme, and white patent leather sandals.
Alexander McQueen
At Alexander McQueen, designer Sarah Burton showed off a double-breasted, wide-shouldered blazer and matching oversized pants. Both were made of navy blue and white striped wool. A white shirt and black leather tie were styled underneath. The model wore statement silver earrings and rings.
Saint Laurent
A brown houndstooth wool two piece suit was presented by designer Anthony Vaccarello at Saint Laurent. It consisted of a broad-shouldered blazer with a double flap pocket and a matching skirt that slit above the knee. The costume was shown layered over a black plunging scoop neck top. Accessories included black tights, metallic brown pointed-toe slingbacks, black gloves and black sunglasses.
Antonio Marras
At Antonio Marras there was a two-piece suit in Royal Stewart tartan, consisting of a wide-shouldered, double-breasted, six-button blazer and a matching mid-length pencil skirt. Underneath, a white shirt and tie were combined in the same checked pattern. Black stockings and black and plaid platform shoes completed the look.
This article was published on fashionunited.com. Translation and editing: Barbara Russ