The Garment’s Charlotte Eskildsen found inspiration close to home this season, drawing from the works of 19th-century Danish artist Vilhelm Hammershøi. Living not far from The Garment’s atelier in Copenhagen, Hammershøi’s art, known for its simplicity and serenity, served as the foundation for Eskildsen’s pre-fall collection and look book.

The designer, with a love for all things French, took cues from Hammershøi’s palette and his model’s poses to create a collection that bridges the gap between the “hidden narratives” of Parisian doors—objects she captures obsessively through her photography—and the enigmatic allure of Hammershøi’s art. The result is a collection that exudes sophistication, with a touch of delicacy and refinement through draping and lingerie-inspired details.

“Minimalism is not about taking away, but rather about intensifying and focusing on the essential,” Eskildsen explained in her show notes. For this season, she sought to infuse a sense of femininity and poetry into her designs. This translated into the incorporation of ’90s-style slip dresses alongside structured pieces, such as a leather taxi jacket inspired by ’80s New York films.

True to The Garment’s reputation, the collection includes impeccably tailored pants and suits. Standout pieces include pleated, full-legged white trousers and a pantsuit featuring a collarless jacket. Additionally, Eskildsen introduced a weather-treated trench coat with a detachable scarf, as well as a pearl gray knit set adorned with scallops at the button placket and skirt hem.

Like Hammershøi’s fascination with back views, Eskildsen explored new ways to showcase the back in her designs. One standout piece is a jacket cut in half lengthwise, revealing a fresh and unexpected take on traditional tailoring.