Woolen peacoats, silky tops, sweeping palazzo pants…
For pre-fall, designer Aneeth Arora is back to classics. Her line, Péro, is one we look to for a dose of playful nostalgia – quintessential shapes and familiar patterns rendered through Aneeth’s distinctly cultural aesthetic lens. In contrast to the rich florals of her spring collection, this first delivery is defined by a dynamic palette of raspberry and chocolate plaids.
Aneeth’s take on plaid and tartan, while sentimental, maintains a stylish edge. She often references the 70s and 80s in her line… plaids, in particular, were a symbol of revolution during this time period worn by rockers and rebels alike. Aneeth confronts modern blasé with the same vigor, co-opting traditionally feminine cues for the contemporary wardrobe.
Aside from the seamless blending of generational identity and personal voice, one of the most incredible elements of a Péro piece is the attention to texture. Using exclusively handmade fabrics, Aneeth and her team are able to carefully attune the way their works feel on skin.
For those who covet the garden, fear not—Aneeth’s trademark florals still sprout within this delivery. Find sprays of English roses tucked between the plaids, hidden in the silk lining of two coats (one of which is reversible) as well as the center frame for a gauzy cotton scarf. Additionally, we have received one of Péro’s most precious offerings: a special coat from their archive. Circa 2015, this limited-edition piece is exuberantly hand-embroidered with a bas-relief of stitched and beaded flowers. Vibrant carnations and daisies make up the core of the design, with the occasional tufted bud shooting up from the silken fabric. Most notable within the bouquet is hibiscus, a tropical bloom that doesn’t often feature in Péro’s oeuvre.
