Photography by Mark ReayFashion / ShowTim Coppens SS14The Antwerp designer takes womenswear for a test drive in jumpsuits and tyre printsShareLink copied ✔️September 10, 2013FashionShowText Katherine Bernard Photography Mark Reay Tim Coppens SS14 Initial reaction: You can trust Coppens behind the wheel. Inspiration: 1970s racing culture in Monaco and Monte Carlo. Unexpected details: Racing helmets, hidden drawstring waists and trompe l'oeil padding. Key change: Four womenswear looks planted unexpectedly in the show. Quote of the show: "I'm testing the womenswear waters to see: does it work within the context of these men's looks?" Tim Coppens Subtle print: Blown-up stars taken from a vintage race helmet, and abstracted tyre tracks arranged like camouflage. Last looks: Navy jumpsuit with a zipper all the way down to the ankle. Secret surprise: Short jumpsuits finished like fine suits inside. Collaboration: Shoes by Common projects Most likely to: Get you in the driving seat: the sleeves are sculpted to the shape of a driver’s arms at the wheel. Escape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy Expand your creative community and connect with 15,000 creatives from around the world.TrendingIlia Malinin breaks the ice – and his silenceHe does things on a skating rink that were once thought impossible. But the ‘Quad God’s’ setback at this year’s Winter Olympics brought new fire and energy to a skater seen by many as the greatest of all time Life & CultureMusicOlivia Rodrigo: ‘A breakup can be an opportunity to redirect your life’MerrellFashionMerrell wants you to touch grass, and living in the city is no excuseArt & PhotographyVisceral photos that capture the unease of femininityMusic‘Korn is the cement of my being’: Portraits of metal fans in Mexico CityLife & CultureMorgan Rogers: The England player’s scenic route to stardomFilm & TV7 sex worker-approved films about sex workBeauty10 of the hottest Instagram accounts fusing art, sex and eroticaBeautyDecoding Uncanny Valley make-up, Tikok’s creepiest beauty trendEscape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy