Fashion

FIRST LOOK: RICHARD NICOLL x FRED PERRY

two brit brands collide for an amazing fashion mash-up.

by liza darwin

London-born designer Richard Nicoll has mastered the art of polished girly dressing with an injection of his signature British cool. Meanwhile, U.K. brand Fred Perry has cornered the market on athletics-inspired tailored basics.

What do you get when these two fashion majors collaborate? The Nicoll-designed Laurel Wreath Collection at Fred Perry is a flashback to the feminine styles of '1950s with a 21st century update. Think basics like cropped jackets and embellished sweaters mixed in with modern styles like drainpipe jeans and printed day dresses.

The collection launches online at FredPerry.com on Monday. Check out a sneak peek below, and prepare yourself for a very stylish British invasion.