Designing duo Richard Bengtsson and Edward Pavlick showed their first women s collection three seasons ago, having won praise and attention for their menswear line. Their haberdashery roots figured large for Fall, with classic silhouettes and simple fabrics contributing to the show s highlights. The low-slung trousers—those left devoid of tricky draping effects—as well as a few clingy black dresses and a lovely ivory wrap coat showed a talent for polished simplicity. But too many odd ideas, such as oversize cowl sweaters, rope halter dresses and pants with apron attachments, cluttered up their message.
