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af Simons last collection for Jil Sander was perhaps the seasons loveliest, most serene, wearable and engaging collection. It was filled with long life pieces, those that will be handed down to daughters and grand daughters, it’s longevity is evident in it’s classic silhouettes, 1950′s haute couture inspired, designed with lack of trend and fuss. The colors were calm and cool…. tobacco, stone, palest pinks and creams, silver, pale blues, with a few punches of color (and of course black) thrown in for good measure.

The coats were gorgeous, double face cashmere, most in the pale pastels, however there was a red opera coast that will surely stand the test of time. Underneath, the dresses were tailored and tucked, simple but effective, again, soft and scrumptious. A navy evening dress with keyhole bodice will surely have the buyers scrambling. There was one trouser look that I loved, high waisted, draped and creme, paired with a nude bustier, a bit provocative yet timeless, luxurious and elegant. Simons designs ease and effortlessness, no brainer pieces, feminine and wearable for decades to come.

Make up and hair were just as clean and minimal as the clothes which just solidified that this nonchalant, less is more mantra really works. I cant imagine why he is leaving, however Franco Pene, chairman of Gibo, which owns Jil Sander said “it was a strategic issue to return to the culture of the brand”…and gain “consistency”. Whatever the reason, where Raf Simons goes, I, along with legions of other women, will certainly follow as he is a top dog, up there in the Pantheon of great designers.

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There’s a reason Jil Sander is known for its sophistication and tailoring. Actually, a lot of reasons, and they can all be seen on the runway in the label’s S/S 2012 collection.

Each outfit was a perfect mix of controlled cuts and sharp silhouettes, constructed into prim and proper pieces.  With a lot of whites, blacks, and the more traditional prints of paisley and plaid, a few fun and modern touches were added with Picasso-esque printed tops and (...) Read More about Jil Sander S/S 2012 (57 words)

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Check out the beautiful S/S 2011 ad campaign for Jil Sander accessories photographed by Willy Vanderperre. At first glance these images look more like paintings than photographs. I love how Vanderperre chose to overexpose the face in some of the images, making it more about the colors, patterns and accessories featured than the model.

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Here is a visual recap of Mens Milan Fashion Week A/W 2011/12. I focused on the color palettes of each collection in my collages to highlight the tones of each designers story. Stay tuned for Paris Mens Fashion Week A/W 2011/12 recap.

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For as long as I have followed fashion Jil Sander has been a staple in setting the standard in my eyes. This SS 2011 Raf Simmons continues the houses legacy of pure, minimal but highly inspired forward fashion. There was nothing conservative about Simmon’s palette, “A mille-feuille of color,” as he best stated it. The colors infusing the collection with a vibrancy that I really did not feel anywhere else during Milan Fashion Week. (...) Read More about JIL SANDER : MILAN SS 2011 (12 words)

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Milan Menswear fashion Week for Fall/Winter 2010 was very good. Looking at it all together even made sense in defining a  general archetype of our modern man. He is soft but constructed, minimal but bold, nostalgic yet always looking to march into the future with an eager stride. In a nutshell that is what I got from Milan. Nothing was too femme but almost every collection had a softness that would have at one time been exclusively associated with womenswear…

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Yesterday we brought you a recap of Men of Paris, and as promised here is the recap of Men of Milan. Are you a Man of Paris or a Man of Milan? What was your favorite collection?(...) Read More about Men of Milan : SS 2010 Collection Recap (24 words)

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