What is it about jumpsuits? Escada’s team reported they’re a top seller every season, and we’ve heard as much from other labels, too. Perhaps it’s because modern women dress so casually in their day-to-day lives, a jumpsuit feels more natural than a ball gown. Plus, when tailored correctly, a jumpsuit is flattering on every body type; just add heels, and you’ve got legs for days.
There was a great-looking black and ivory jumpsuit in Escada’s Pre-Fall collection with a nipped-in waist, draped neckline, and hand-embroidered onyx jewels along the edges. It definitely had red carpet potential. Another jumpsuit came in crisp navy with a T-shirt neckline and sexy corset details on the sides. The same lace-up flourish came on a standout ivory jacket, which could be cinched tight to create a sculptural, hourglass silhouette. Next to Escada’s typical shift dresses and looser silhouettes, that felt like a refreshing step forward.
Daniel Wingate and his team mined Hitchcock films for feminine-yet-unfussy inspiration. They referenced Kim Novak in Vertigo more than once: A pretty floral print in black, magenta, and ivory was inspired by the flower shop in the movie, and a polished double-breasted coat looked like something Judy might have worn. The rest of the collection was less memorable, consisting mainly of Escada essentials: cashmere sweaters, silk blouses, and office-appropriate dresses in white and a rich shade of aubergine.
