Krane hosts its fall/winter 2012 presentation way offsite—in a condo

Chow took it back to bare basics with Krane’s signature waxed cotton bags and military-inspired outerwear: no shirts, no suits, no hunky harnesses. The downsized collection was mostly hung from a corner rack, and there were two models, who didn’t actually do much modelling at all (last time we checked, models modelled more than they drank). We wouldn’t call the collection a change from previous seasons, but it was an evolution of Krane’s niche urban-utilitarian look. Familiar details like quilted cotton chambray lining and studded button front closures were built upon with exposed-zipper hoods and more leather (a future Danier collab in the making? We’re just saying). A sturdy double-compartment laptop bag made from washed black lambskin begged to be manhandled, and the sole pop of colour was in a mustard-yellow varsity jacket that caught the eye of both men and women. We’re happy to report that no geese were harmed in the making of these coats—they were made from vintage military blankets.