It’s a question that’s been on everyone’s minds since Oscar’s passing and the announcement that Peter Copping would succeed the legendary designer: “what will he do?” Last night, we got our answer when Copping sent his first collection for the house down the runway for a front row that included Oscar’s closest friends, fans, and the fashion world’s biggest critics.
That’s an awful lot of pressure, even for a seasoned designer who was handpicked by Oscar himself. But the lineup speaks for itself – you can see both where Peter and the late designer share common ground and where Copping will bring something new. There’s a bit more youth and even a sexier sensibility crafted in sheer lace bodices and lower necklines – but rest assured, the femininity, the attention to detail, and the wow factor are still there. Scroll for eight big takeaways from the Fall ’15 show.
