Hilfiger and his team weren’t exactly playing coy with the nautical references this season. Indeed, they seemed to be taking a great deal of pleasure in making big and lively interpretations of sailcloth, stripes, and fisherman knits, among other staples of the seafaring look. Women will have fun with these looks, too—in particular, the oversize red, white, and blue suit jackets, slouchy patchwork denim, and swinging tent dresses boasting sexy open backs. And many of the pieces here benefited from unexpected finishes, such as the boxy navy-striped sailor’s tee, with a slick, stiff coating of wax. All in all, however, this was a punchy collection offering a cheerful take on Americana.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2012NEW YORK

By Maya Singer – style.com