I don't hate it, but I don't love it either; it's kind of disappointing. The shapes and fabrics are all over the place, much like Bruno's Lanvin. This collection has too many ideas going on, so I'm afraid I have to put Peter's Lanvin in the same box as Clare's Givenchy. Where are all the lovely pastel blues, cerulean blues, and Renaissance blue from his Sarah Mower preview wall?
These clothes are far from hideous, but they could easily belong to any brand, from Ami to BV or post-Clare, post-Matthew Givenchy, or whatever else is currently trending. I swear I've seen look number three's 4-button sweater somewhere else. Most importantly, what's the message here, apart from "well made"? Maybe it's just me, but Alber was great because he always had a clear seasonal theme in each collection.
The co-ed show format has made this debut even worse...