Tim Coppens is all about balance, forging harmony between function and fashion, progression and tradition, the basic and the brilliant. Sticking to his sportswear roots, the Royal Academy of Arts grad managed a showing that married all of the above. Backpacks met color-blocked flight jackets met bandaged wrists, waists, and chests befitting a 22nd century bomber pilot. The palette? Black, ivory, burgundy and cranberry — perfect for fall, well suited for always.

His name may not be marquee status yet, but for his supportive following the New York-based Belgian triumphed again. Who knows? We may have found an Antwerp seventh.