As Vera Wang s informal pre-fall presentation began, she explained that she was focused on daywear. But the designer s definition of the category is uniquely her own—call it couture casual. Tees were gathered, tucked, and pleated until they didn t resemble tees at all. Alternatively, pieces like men s trousers, shapely jackets, and loose sack dresses came with built-in stretch because, Wang said, she wanted them to have the feeling of a T-shirt. Frocks were either scattered with glittery sequins or decorated with voluptuous Pierrot collars and jabots. "It s day—just add a sweater," Wang insisted. There were also plenty of those, from lightweight waffle knits to slouchy cardigans, all built for layering. "It s a little tougher than before," the designer said of the collection. "But still femme."
