Tim Coppens 2013 Fall/Winter Collection
In New York, Tim Coppens’ latest presentation was his fourth, and while the Belgian designer’s star
In New York, Tim Coppens‘ latest presentation was his fourth, and while the Belgian designer’s star has risen considerably since his first collection, the look remains distinct — clean, sophisticated and often technically complex. For Fall/Winter 2013, and despite the trend of athletic influences at the New York shows, there was legitimate pedigree to the sportiness of Coppens’ collection — he has had stints designing at both RLX and adidas, and the silhouettes this season were inspired in part by the skateboarding clothes he wore as a boy. Elsewhere, the pieces were largely odes to Coppens’ childhood — voluminously-cut bomber jackets and parkas paid homage to the oversized garments he wore growing up, while graffiti prints referenced the designer’s own youthful foray into the world of street art. A wealth of subtle, well-conceived details like uniquely placed zippers, closures and leather panels, meanwhile, added a street edge to the luxe, tailored looks. Overall, it was a collection that should cement Tim Coppens’ status as a star in the making.
