Tory Burch on Tuesday debuted her latest collection of luxe athleticwear for Tory Sport. For the autumn 2022 season, the designer continued to push forward optimism through versatile American sportswear styles designed for on daily basis. 

Like her recent mainline ready-to-wear collections, Burch noted Claire McCardell as inspiration for her, “pioneering concept of a capsule collection — composed of effortless, interchangeable separates. Specializing in pieces which might be versatile and simple to layer, we introduce a turtleneck dress, quilted skirts and cropped trousers.” 

Moreover, the return of travel influenced this concept of adventure and “freedom of movement and convertibility” with a mixture of luxurious-meets-accessible lifestyle layers, as in a wool convertible tailored coat or oversized blazer with detachable ballistic nylon dickies, or a bomber jacket with zip-off sleeves that might be transformed right into a vest and backpack-pouch. The thought of multifaceted functionality may be seen across the gathering’s technical fabrications: a laser-cut four-way stretch woven, merino terry, cashmere-wool, quilted semi-dull polyester, calvary twill, ripstop nylon woven with wonderful Italian yarn, weather-resistant loden merino melton wool and more.

The gathering look book offered sartorial appeal through a wise, layered-up approach to its technical golf, climbing, walking (i.e., tracksuits) and tennis layers; sleek technical outerwear, and accessories with elevated sportswear (a wide-legged merino cashmere pant, boxy polo and menswear-inspired tailored jackets and blazer). Across categories, the autumn collection subtly riffs on retro nostalgia with ’70s-inspired seasonal floral, wallpaper and abstract art prints (especially strong on a puffer vest), in addition to an updated bestselling Fair Isle motif in filament yarn sweaters.

“Colourful details — buttons, needle-punched polka dots and seasonal interior labels round out the gathering with levity and artistry,” the designer told WWD of the gathering’s palette of earthy greens, citrusy yellows and fall-forward sesame, natural heather, allspice, root, wine-tasting and black hues.