On February 14, celebrated fashion designer Tracy Reese’s intimate Fall 2016 collection paid respects to her hometown of Detroit, while tipping its hat to new innovations in runway presentations. And as part of all the newness, a nine-minute film called Detroit Love Story, helped to round out the loving tribute to her beloved city.

Design elements in Reese’s Fall/Winter Ready-To-Wear includes bold patterns like florals, plaid and herringbone, and retro-inspired polka dots, calf-length coats and garter socks.

Find out more about Reese’s fashionable hometown love affair after the jump!

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The mini-movie was followed by a relaxed piano-accompanied showcase of Reese’s latest designs. The untraditional presentation points to a “runway fatigue” that’s now taking hold in the design world. Take designers like Vetements, Michael Kors and Rebecca Minkoff, for instance, who are eschewing the customary fashion schedule for see now, buy now looks. Designers like Reese are interested in changing the way new designs are showcased.

 “Doing the same thing season after season doesn’t seem relevant,” Reese tells Vogue. “This felt like the right moment to do something different.”

Below: Images from February 14 Tracy Reese showcase

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But what’s also noteworthy about this creatively nostalgic showcase is its tribute to a city that typically gets a bad rap. In one sweeping moment, Reese helped us to see “the motor city” through her eyes.

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The film, directed by Ali Nassar, follows a Detroit-basded model that explores the city while wearing designs from Reese’s latest rtw.

Regarding Detroit, Reese says:

“It’s a city that is so rich in culture. It has such amazing people who have stuck with that town through thick and thin. We’re sort of at an interesting juncture where the city is changing a lot and there is new interest and a lot of new blood. People are moving to Detroit because they know they can be a part of creating something amazing. “

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Bravo on a terrific showcase, Tracy!