Jil Sander S/S 07 Milan

[susie_bubble]

I like the way the sequinned pieces throw the collection a little of course. The bold colours work surprisingly well too!

 

[visconti]

I think, as a hypothetical Sander customer, I would look to each new collection as a chance to stock up or add to my wardrobe. Gradually picking out pieces that I can always count on and keep well after their seasonal "expiration". This is opposed to looking for the new trends each season and staying "hip". These clothes in that sense are unfashionable because they won't ever go out of style as they were never really in style. I think that is how Simons is re-defining the brand. It's one of the only truly modern labels if you look at it in that regard.

I think this sums up the appeal perfectly. The individual pieces can be mixed and matched between seasons without getting tired. A primary colored suit may very well be an impossible sale, but since the tops and coats will look just fine with last season's (or pre-Raf) items there's a good chance that some buyers will be willing to add some splashes of color to their wardrobes. If someone likes the blue or orange shades today they're likely to still be wanting to wear those tops in 2008 and beyond. Since we know they'll always offer their beautiful white shirts and other go to items it's more practical to throw a couple of the brighter pieces into an order because you don't HAVE to get this season's black pants to finish the outfit. You probably already have some from earlier seasons. If those are finally getting worn out you know you'll have the ability to buy something similar next time around.

This works especially well for me because (with a few rare exceptions), I can't afford to pay full retail, but I know that when I find Jil Sander stuff on yoox or ebay or end of season sales, I don't have to risk looking like I'm wearing last year's clothes this year or three years down the road. I did splurge for one of the black pullovers from the current men's show and I see absolutely no reason why I won't be able to continue to wear it for years to come. That may not make for the most thrilling runway shows, but it's very nice to some slight variations on items that will be easy to integrate into my wardrobe rather than a bunch of beautiful show pieces that will only look great if you manage to find almost everything in the specific runway outfit.

 

[elschic111]

love the shoes. they're probably my favorite shoes of the season so far.

 

[cavanaugh]

^me too

 

[Pastry]

some GREAT stuff..
just look at the rigour of that triangular bag!

the dresses are new for jil sander imo...well, i think they're the raf touch in this collection.

 

[disco54]

this is ugly s**t...reminds me of 1991 sears catalogue...plus the clothes are too mechanical , another thing they are not even designed by jil sander , yet her name is still being used...

 

[MUXU]

there are some nice pieces and some not so good ones
i agree with disco54 on the mechanical part

the accessories look great though..the shoes and clutch are awsome!

 

[visconti]

...plus the clothes are too mechanical

Since the corresponding menswear show used a string arrangement of "Die Roboter" I'd imagine you're just picking up on Raf's theme.

Does anyone know what this show's soundtrack was?

 

[metal-on-metal]

another thing they are not even designed by jil sander , yet her name is still being used...

Uh yeah. The same goes for Vuitton, Dior, Chanel, Gucci, Givenchy, Yves Saint Laurent, Lanvin, Balenciaga, Calvin Klein, Bill Blass...the list goes on. Your point?

Great collection.

 

[birdofparadise]

Real Hard Core Fashion. Look & Learn folks...

 

[Zazie]

This is disappointing. I still find his aesthetic better suited to menswear but the shoes and bags are great. Why didn't he offer the same experiment in materials he offered in the SS07 Men's collection? Maybe the rest of the collection is more interesting...need to see all of it.

 

[so_jealous]

I really loved this collection. It retained Raf's previous structures of the blazer and the suit but added colors! Though the colors are a little too primary like crayons and the 90s. I love the shoes too.

 

[city girl]

wearing bold colours is not my style at all but they are cheerful.i also appreciate the shapes and designs. i love the yellow dress and yellow and black outfit

 

[tricotineacetat]

Yeah, I can't imagine many regular customers going for the suits. But I don't think that's what the collection is about.

I think, as a hypothetical Sander customer, I would look to each new collection as a chance to stock up or add to my wardrobe. Gradually picking out pieces that I can always count on and keep well after their seasonal "expiration". This is opposed to looking for the new trends each season and staying "hip". These clothes in that sense are unfashionable because they won't ever go out of style as they were never really in style. I think that is how Simons is re-defining the brand. It's one of the only truly modern labels if you look at it in that regard.

You are definitely right about that and I think simply adding something nice to an existing wardrobe is very much what I am personally doing as well - For some reason, I really like how Raf is doing only some tiny steps forward with Jil Sander, it might make sense taking into account that this is only his third womenswear collection after all. Having seen the F/W collection in stores, I saw a couple of airy knit dresses hat haven't been on the show so I assume, a lot of nice clothing will be left in the showroom just for the buyers to see.

Taking the colour aside, I see that the proportions of the jackets have nicely refined, the lapels are even smaller, aren't they?

I am personally lacking a little bit of texture in the fabrics as last season, but it might simply take away from his original, purist atempt for the house.

 

[mimiko]

I didn't like colours.especially the orange and yellow ones

 

[kanita]

The shoes are amazing!

style.com

 

[Deleted member 1957]

very nice! reminds me of how my mum used to dress in the early 90's! theres a dress thats similar to one that prada showed last wk tho the black one in post 31

 

[Lena]

i like the 'weird wedge' shoes -which i find too high btw- but the whole collection leaves me cold and dissapointed
his jacket shapes seem too uncomfortable to me, but the colours (mainly the yellow and the blue) are great

 

[mdankwah]

Very understated and has a feel of quiet elegance to it.

 

[TheSweetest]

i love the shoes. i wonder how many magazines are going to pick them up for their editorials. they are so funky but stylish. the orange metallic ones and the yellow patent ones are mine!!!!