“Nature is a really big inspiration for me, but how do you create something more abstract?” mused Yigal Azrouël during a preview of his latest pre-fall lineup, a darkly alluring collection that captured hints of exoticism with animal motifs throughout. Azrouël whipped up the modern silhouettes he’s known for — a chic jumpsuit here, a leather motorcycle jacket there — updating each one with delicate silver studding, velvet or embroidered lace and python-embossed suede trim. Geometric cutouts added dimension to the lineup’s seductive, bodycon knits, which will layer nicely with Azrouël’s tailored suiting and textural bomber jackets. The best looks had built-in layering elements for polished yet effortless dressing — as in a pleated black dress with a cinched waist and a sheer, geometric-print T-shirt attached underneath.