Color Me Coppens
Tim Coppens presented a Spring 2013 collection of streamlined, masterfully detailed pieces—fresh and honestly beautiful things, the kind that stroke my sense of wonder about fashion. He continued his story of luxe-tech, this season inspired by the swagger of post-World War II fighter pilots and the early icons of Detroit’s techno music scene, enlivened with a note of optimism with the introduction of a 50′s to early 60′s modernist color palette and graphic design elements. In a city hampered by the economy, continually belaboring images of the past, he brought a sense of integrity with designs that are fresh and exciting and expertly executed; Coppens was a tough act to follow.
the Tim Coppens Spring 2013 lineup
The colors were not accent colors, not full-on color, not dark, not pastel, not primaries. In fact, the show wasn’t about the color palette; the colors served only to expound on the harmonious design that made the clothes sing.
This Tim Coppens jacket in ivy green leather and blue cotton/nylon sleeves with puffy helmet pockets was a symphony in color and design.
Tom Van Dorpe's styling of the show was incredible, juxtaposing the subversive (bondage upper-thigh harnesses) with the relaxed (slide sport sandals).
cutout sweaters with prints inspired by 90's Detroit techno record label logos
a highlight of this season is the use of gold hardware, a touch that is both strikingly graphic and luxe
tech-sexy harnesses not too different from the ones you wear rock-climbing, but with handy little pouches
a more subtle effect in black on blue
black quilted shorts for evening strolls by the water
Tim Coppens x Mastermind Japan quilted backpacks and helmet totes
slide sandals in rust and black
slide sandals in ivy green and black
Says the color-averse dandy to this collection, “Color Me, Coppens.”
photographs by Sophia Callahan and Izzy Tuason
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5 Comments
September 10th, 2012 at 11:34 am
I absolutely loved what I saw of this show. Normally I don’t get that excited about what comes out of New York – it tends to err too much on the commercial side for my liking. But this collection struck just the right balance. From the runway shots I particularly liked the jackets and sweaters with differently coloured arms, but seeing these close-ups I’m also a fan of the quilted shorts and bags! Such great details on all the pieces.
September 10th, 2012 at 11:51 am
Although I personally am not a fan of tech or futuristic pieces, I would say that the execution of the pieces is impeccable. I love the modern silhouette. The colours a bit too gloomy for spring though, not that Dior Homme did anything about it too. Nice shots of two of my all time favorites Charlie France and Baptiste Radufe.
September 10th, 2012 at 12:01 pm
Wow!!!
September 10th, 2012 at 7:23 pm
‘Tech-sexy harness’ is my new greatest aspiration
Peter
September 10th, 2012 at 8:40 pm
love seeing the details, seems like a collection I’d like to shop!
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