Tory Burch A/W 2016

Scene setting: Éric Rohmer's 1972 film 'L'amour l'après-midi' was a primary touchstone for Tory Burch's autumn/winter 2016 collection. The film's effortless style (and specifically it's cafe scene) was a strong influence. In fact, the venue, Lincoln Center's David Geffen Hall was decked out with a patterned tile floor and French bistro chairs in homage.

Mood board: Burch also incorporated her childhood love for horseback riding, which took shape as equestrian hardware, jodhpurs, jockey-silk patterns, horse rider prints that peppered the collection. A carefree 1970s vibe saw silk scarves tied around the neck, while flared jeans, diaphanous bohemian dresses and A-line eel leather skirts helped to perpetuate the look, which was classic Tory Burch with a refined, sporty twist.

Finishing touches: Convertible harness bags, mini barrel shapes in colourfully panelled leather and high-heeled riding boots with removable spats tapped into the equestrian feel, but still had a bohemian elegance, thanks to shiny hardware details, sumptuous finishes and playful leather tassels.

Females models wearing floral clothes from the Tory Burch A/W 2016 collection

Females models wearing blue clothes from the Tory Burch A/W 2016 collection

Females models wearing blue and floral clothes from the Tory Burch A/W 2016 collection

Females models wearing geometric patterned clothes from the Tory Burch A/W 2016 collection

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Pei-Ru Keh is a former US Editor at Wallpaper*. Born and raised in Singapore, she has been a New Yorker since 2013. Pei-Ru held various titles at Wallpaper* between 2007 and 2023. She reports on design, tech, art, architecture, fashion, beauty and lifestyle happenings in the United States, both in print and digitally. Pei-Ru took a key role in championing diversity and representation within Wallpaper's content pillars, actively seeking out stories that reflect a wide range of perspectives. She lives in Brooklyn with her husband and two children, and is currently learning how to drive.