Jil Sander FW12

Jil Sander SS12

So this and a few other goodies popped into the ol' inbox the other day. It's funny to think that this is Raf Simons penultimate collection for Jil Sander, after he stated he would be 'leaving Milan, forever'. Known for revitalising couture shapes and, at times, credited for starting the trend for bright colours and bringing them to the line that Jil is once again going to head. He has been rumoured to be heading to Dior (after John Galliano was very publicly denounced for his behaviour and ousted from the couturier) and still owns his own eponymous line in Antwerp where he's from. I'm very excited to see where he goes from here.

I'm very happy to give you a look at the latest offerings for SS from Jil Sander at LN-CC. I'm very impressed with the selection and it cements in my mind that Raf has one of the more discerning eyes in the industry when it comes to fabrics, shape and proportion. I'm a fan of both Jil and Raf as individuals because they did something very different with their designs, emphasizing simplicity which I love. The collection boasts a number of tailored garments such as the pleated Tyson short and trouser. One of my favourite pieces is the python print t-shirt, a welcome change from all the camo and floral we've been seeing. The colours are quite muted from what I've seen from Raf at Jil but needless to say the colours are right on the money with splashes of yellow and a fantastic salmon jacket.

Check out my favourites below and in full over at LN-CC

JIL SANDER MEN'S PYTHON PRINT T-SHIRT

JIL SANDER MEN'S SIRACUSA JACKET

JIL SANDER MEN'S OVERSTITCHED T-SHIRT

JIL SANDER MEN'S JACKET

Images courtesy of LN-CC (cheers Alex)

It's Second Semester

We're all back at uni and the festivities have definitely cooled down, it's time to be serious! There is however always time for fashion. A move by one designer is very timely I think in meeting the social calendar of her audience. This is Ms Jil Sander. I'm not one for toned down attire but her craftsmanship and attention to the female silhouette is remarkable. Since leaving her mark on the industry in 1978 with her eponymous label Ms Sander has gone on to explore her creative abilities in fashion.

As we all know her +J collection and relationship with Uniqlo has come to an end. I do believe she was completely suitable for the brand and their signature of easy to wear everyday style as a consistent minimalist aesthetic resonates throughout her collections year after year. 

Her Pre-Fall 2012 collection is a subtle reworking of the classic collegiate style of dressing. Her mark has been put on it, with the use of a minimalist colour palette which is very appropriate for A/W. Oversized silhouettes and nipped in waists at points are featured to accentuate the figure, a look that is chic and mature. Brought subtly to life with not only the interesting use of cream, deep red and royal green, in the place of traditional Greek insignia words such as 'Promise' and 'Silence' are lightly embroidered on the back of jackets and collars further strengthening the connection between the theme of the collection and the traditions or more so 'rules' of sisterhood and sorority.

Consisting of coat-dresses manipulated into varsity jackets, voluminous tweed skirts and monogrammed jumpers the collection has me heading happily into the classroom. A wonderful reminder of the how her relationship with simplicity brings something extraordinary and fashion forward.

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(photos source fashiongonerogue.com)