On Monday I stopped by the International Center for Photography across the street from Bryant Park for the Vittadini presentation, set against the backdrop of the center’s exhibit called Weird Beauty: Fashion Photography Now. The line’s creative director Kristiina Salminen relaunched the Vittadini clothing label with 20+ chic, ready-to-wear looks that work on the streets of New York and in the offices of D.C.

The collection featured rich tweeds and autumn-appropriate sweaters in greens, grays, and browns. I particularly like the tweed suits, an updated take on mod.

Midnight Green Balloon Jersey Dress
This is an ageless dress that works for both daytime and happy hour.

All About Tweed

But of course, no collection is complete without a pop of color–and for Vittadini, that color is chartreuse.

Grey Crinkle Jacquard Jacket, Chartreuse Sweater, Dark Pewter Skirt 

Chartreuse Cardigan, Porcelain Satin Chiffon Top, Matte Sequin Double-Knit Skirt

Compared to the wild high-fashion photos on the walls–and the 80s-inspired neon colors on many of the runways–the collection is very wearable and actually looks like a fall collection, too. I’d like to see D.C. women kick up their business casual wardrobe a notch with some of these pieces.