There was recent discourse on X about how, to this day, Gwyneth Paltrow’s Donna Karen set from the movie Great Expectations has yet to be revamped to the exact great fit and quality as the original. Well, look no further than Sarah Staudinger’s spring collection. While the movie wasn’t the designer’s source of inspiration, this season she utilized the simple jersey fabric to create perfectly prestyled looks that give the ’90s touch the world so craves. “The jersey group was about the prestyled pieces that make layering easy. It’s not just all black and white; instead, you get the pops of color,” she explained. “We did variations on color-blocking, and you can really just wear these pieces and dress them up or down, and it’s easy.”
It wasn’t just the jersey pieces that were effortless in Staudinger’s collection, but also the leather pants that came in a loose and baggier style perfect for summer evenings. They can be styled with a dressier knit, as is in the look book, or a vintage tee. Staud’s swimwear even appeared in the form of board shorts. As with any Staud collection, the accessories were the highlights. The classic Timmy shoulder bag got a beaded rework, and a new mesh tote joined the club. It even has an inner pouch for those items you want to conceal, and magnet detailing so you can keep it locked and in place.