RUNWAY: Tommy Hilfiger FW12

Tommy Hilfiger's aesthetic has always been one of the beacons of the Americana lifestyle. For Fall/Winter 2012, Hilfiger moved on from that aesthetic but did not abandon it. Still present were the Tommy Hilfiger classics like stripes and Connecticut prep but more predominantly featured were super chic, luxurious and adult pieces like a simple color blocked peacoat with large epaulettes and a fur collar, like the one Henry Pedro-Wright wears. One of our favorite looks for Fall/Winter 2012 seems to be popping up in multiple collections: a maroon coat with black quilted sleeves, which was, of course, seen on Hilfiger's collection on James Smith. Though Hilfiger has always stayed true to what helped make his brand a worldwide success, we think this collection, a leap away from what we're used to seeing from him, was the breath of fresh air the nearly three decade long brand needed.

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