Pretty And (Un)Polished: J.W. Anderson Pre-Fall 2014

J.W. Anderson, master of androgny, turned up the femininity factor for women’s Pre-Fall 2014.

Anderson—attempting to keep his namesake from becoming too polished now that it’s under the LVMH umbrella—delivered a gracious offering of sensual body-con dresses and skirts this season. Thoughtful drapery and cuts render tops architectural, asymmetrical, and, above all, sexy, with or without skin showing—see the KNOT TANK. This collection is ready for the workweek, with all the potential for an evening cocktail gathering—from now until the weather turns frigid. The RIBBED ANGORA WRAP TOP will indeed come in handy.

From jacquard prints to the silhouettes and textures, the strong resemblance to its brother collection is intentional. For Anderson, closely tying men’s and pre-season women’s as a way to keep the collections aesthetically close is less of a calling card and more of a tradition. “We’ve always done it, and it defines the brands,” Anderson tells Style.com.

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JACQUARD TWILL SEAMED JACKET in silver
Scallop Dress in black
Jacquard Twill Shift Dress in blue
Ribbed Angora Wrap Top in burgundy
Knot Tank off white
Cuffed Wrap Skirt in off white
Jacquard Twill Sunray Skirt in silver
Sail Skirt in black