Ricardo Seco’s 2014 Fall/Winter collection could be described in two words: dreamy prep. With creamy textures, wool and tweed, and pastel tones of robin blue, periwinkle and highlights of baby pink, the audience is quickly reminded of New York City’s uptown people.

Titled “Forever,” Seco’s new autumn collection is a reminiscent of the ‘60s, a period in American history he deems to be “timeless.” Particularly inspired by the pop icon Jackie O and her family, Seco extenuates the exceptionally flattering silhouette of the A-line — normally seen in skirts and dresses — translated to menswear. The iconic suit worn by John-John, as he saluted at his father JFK’s funeral, was familiar to the collection as each model threw on an over-fit tweed pea coat. The details of the coats included over-sized buttons that reflected adorable doll clothes.

In contrast to the “pretty boy” image of an extremely cohesive collection, Seco stayed true to his edgy taste in his interpretation of menswear by working with mainly greys and blacks. He also included funky graphic patterns of Jackie in her huge shades and the silhouette of John-John in a pop-art fashion. The intermittent presence of leather, seen through the structured dress shirt, shorts and backpacks, made sure Seco’s new line still had a masculine, mature identity.

Styling was minimal; hair was sculpted into textured, voluminous coifs. The friendly revisit of New Balance sneakers (seen also in his last collection 2014 S/S) added a complete casual touch.

When asked “Why New Balance?” in a backstage interview, Seco laughed and replied, “New Balance lived a big moment. It’s a classic.”

Certainly, universality is something Ricardo Seco keeps consistent to. Winter staples such as turtlenecks and corduroy pants were presented in pastels, which allows the collection to also transition effortlessly into Spring, seamlessly playing with the timeless theme of Seco’s line.

“This collection is something you won’t forget,” Seco confirms. “It’s forever.”

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