SLIDESHOW: Richard Chai Love by Filson creative director Richard Chai. The fall/winter ‘12 collection sparked what would become the formal relationship between the designer and the local brand; many of the upcoming season’s pieces feature Filson-informed elements. Check the fanny pack-belt-coat situation here. Swoon.

Filson must have given him the day off. The brand’s new creative director, Richard Chai, presented the fall ‘12 collection for his Richard Chai Love line in New York yesterday. Of course, it was this collection that sparked the partnership and the Filson-informed uptown/outdoor vibe was prominent, so I’m sure local HQ was more than accommodating.

By the way: Richard Chai Love isn’t available in Seattle. No one carries it. Let’s see if that doesn’t change here soon …

For now, click through the slideshow here to see highlights from the runway presentation and get some background knowledge on the practical, rugged pieces that Chai adapted for his no less practical or rugged ready-to-wear.