Fall was a homecoming of sorts for Woolrich — the 187-year-old outerwear company, which originated in Alaska, used the collection to look back at its origins. It paid homage with a light, soft palette and in the technical details of the newest iterations of its signature parkas, such as the arctic and military styles. The former was tweaked with a high collar and detachable hood, while the latter was offered with visible fur even when zipped up, as well as in a bomber and vest version. There was a beautiful special Loro Piana style made in ivory wool with a utility blanket stripe around the bottom that was based on a Civil War blanket from the archive. The label is also offering parkas without fur for the first time. “So many of our department stores do a no-fur policy,” said Andrea Cane, the creative director, noting that there was also a fair amount of shearling. Fall was a big step up in accessories, specifically with the launch of a women’s shoe collection. Highlights included a cool white “snow shoe” in performance fabric, and a brown leather lace-up boot with fur.
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