One thing’s for sure, Peter Copping’s Nina Ricci designs are a far cry from those of Olivier Theyskens. While Copping’s shows may make Nina Ricci lack the drama of Theyskens’, they nonetheless succeed in captivating with unabashedly feminine – at times almost girly – designs. Given that Theyskens’ designs didn’t prove commercially viable, it’s fitting that Copping continues to take a safer direction that’s more directly inspired by Nina Ricci’s roots.
The stand-outs were the final gown with its gam-exposing (albeit Gucci-esque) use of sheer fabric and the beautiful wide collar white belted trench with oversized pockets.
