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This season’s Nina Ricci collection was a Peter Copping’s debut as a full-fledged runway designer, after spending a decade as Marc Jacobs‘ right-hand man at Louis Vuitton. There were plenty of tricks of the eye going at Peter Copping’s sophomore runway show for Nina Ricci. With a spun of 1950s fashion, it was a season of sweater dressing and knitted naturalement.

Though Copping has been Nina Ricci’s part since last spring, but this collection was first to be given an official on-schedule show since Olivier Theyskens left this esteemed fashion house. Copping’s fall collection is inspired by a Belle Epoque-meets-Pina Bausch vision.

The range was quite different from usual Nina Ricci collections. At first sight, Copping’s take on Nina Ricci as more flowery and safely feminine. Collection was full of pretty, just below knee-length satin slipdresses, little black dresses, 3-D haberdashery floral appliqués, and hints of Belle Époque in bustle-back skirts.

That part of collection, as well as four long finale gowns with long floor-sweeping coats, represented Nina Ricci’s Parisian chic. Gloves went above elbows, belts embraced models’ waists and perfect classy shoes gave a finishing touch to the glamorous picture. Fur accented knits were among strengths of this show.

Overall, the collection was very cute and very womanly. Flower motif was obviously dominant and that’s good because of two reasons. First of all, flowers represent femininity and secondly, flowers in various forms are a hot trend for Autumn/Winter 2010/2011. Stay connected with us for latest updates from Paris Fashion Week!!

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