Veronica Etro said she considered her own shopping habits while designing her Pre-Fall lineup. Lately she’s found herself seeking out pieces she can wear on more than one occasion. “I want nonchalance,” she explained, “easy things not just for night.” And so, amid the special-though-not-necessarily-special-occasion dresses that are this Italian house’s signature, there was also a cropped tank and matching leggings on the racks. Etro doesn’t see her clients sweating in these pieces at the gym. Rather, she anticipates they’ll pair them with a cozy cardigan for an easy weekend look.
There was a lot of that kind of vibe here, from the matching silk pajama sets to the washed denim jeans finished with deep banded hems of ribbons. The nomadic spirit that is the label’s other signature pointed Etro in the direction of the Far East this season. Her de rigueur printed dresses were cut in relaxed kimono shapes (one even came with mink trimming its cuffs), or, less on message, in one-sleeved ruched styles. The low-key lineup’s freshest look was a two-piece dress consisting of a fitted V-neck top and a narrow midi-length skirt—easy and versatile in winning combination.
