He hit on a few of the trends that seem to be emerging from these previews, including peplums and structured rounded shoulders, but his collection was not done with a heavy hand, leaving a pleasant trail of almost vintagelike looks.

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Recalling looks that originated in Paris haute couture in the 1950s, rounded drop shoulders emerged on New York's runways and were confirmed as a trend in Milan.

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Their postures on the picnic table were both the same forward kind with their shoulders rounded and elbows on their knees.

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