The Proenza Schouler Pre-Fall 2023 collection is practical and easy to wear. Instead, it has no theme and focuses on a suitable wardrobe for today's intelligent, adult urban woman. It is also a transition between what came before and what will come next in the show season. These clothes are made to be worn and meet the everyday needs of a Proenza Schouler woman without giving up style, comfort, or a sense of self.
Stretch and texture are essential parts of the collection as a whole. Technical gabardine peacoats that are soft and not lined are worn on top of separates made to be mixed and matched. Jersey dresses and skirts with ruffled hems sewn together pull down, making a narrow fit that naturally shows off the wearer's body. A terry jersey dress with a built-in corset is like a beach towel wrapped around the body. It looks easy and comfortable. Drawstrings are pretty and help clothes fit better than seams and darts. Leather is used a lot, especially in dresses, which are cut to fit the body and drape around it. Suits are still an essential part of a daytime wardrobe, but they are cut loose and more casual in shades of parchment and bone. Soft third-piece trench coats are easy to wear like dresses and balance out the fun of an evening out.
With a three-dimensional fringed technique, bugle beads are hand-stitched into patterns that move and change shape as you move. The summery vibes of the collection come through in the hand-drawn watercolor prints. Knitwear is essential, especially in the form of long pullover dresses layered with short polos in soft green and pale blue polo-necked dresses that reach the floor. The most important things about the collection are how easy it is to wear, how effortless it looks, and how sophisticated it is without being loud.
The rubber-soled Stomp boot is worn under pants for a realistic look, while the classic Proenza Schouler Glove boot is worn everywhere. Platform sandals, like flat shoes, are easy to wear but add weight to the shape. With the Shoulder Bag, a new style has been added to the Drawstring family. It is a simple style that can be used every day. The Drawstring Tote is still one of Proenza Schouler's most important styles. This time, it's wrapped in a cage of hand-knotted leather macrame to add a crafty touch that's a part of every collection.