Today saw Alistair Carr’s first collection for Pringle after the departure of Claire Waight Keller for Chloe, so there was an increased buzz around what was to come.
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What came was a streamlined vision for the heritage label, back to basics with a graphic 60s redux of stretched Argyll prints on twinsets and shirts, hand intarsia and metallic jacquard. Lightweight sweaters are slashed open at the back, thick weaves create a waffle effect and squiggle prints are used on shirt-dresses and knitwear.
Much will be made of Carr’s former position at Balenciaga and the parallels of the house seen here, but this felt like a clean slate for Pringle and a great start from its new designer.
