In the end, the newness here was of the incremental sort, which explains the backstage excitement around a leather parka with a wild mane of macramé fringe. Its earthiness was a bit of a one-off here, and it suggested Abe might have something crafty up her sleeve for next season. The other big development came at the end of the show in the form of three looks made from a blanket stripe wool in hard-to-miss neon pink, yellow, and green. It's been a while since Abe embraced color so wholeheartedly; we wouldn't mind seeing more of it.