Jil Sander's Fall 2011 collection was one of my absolute favourites this season. Despite its more obvious references to the 1950's, the cuts still remain (true to Jil Sander) minimalist and modern.
The collection really had two distinct 1950's influences: Ladies ski ads and operatic wear.
The Skiwear was definitely reminiscent of 50' vintage adverts, but also a bit of the 80's in the slouchy nature of some of the sweaters. The tailored sweaters we stunning and actually touched on the tailored prep/workwear of the early 2000's combined with the menswear aesthetic that is everywear this season. Also, we saw the minimalist boxy sweater pop up here, which, in my opinion, is a must have for Fall.
The operatic wear in this collection really spoke to a vintage and a modernists taste (like my own)- complete with melodrama and a cinematic quality. Saying that, it was very 1950's in less obvious ways- the collection came of guarded, a modesty that was absolutely intentional and reminiscent of that era for women. Despite the chosen hues of big bright and bold, it still came off as a tailored, pensive representation.
This collection was more casual than others of this brand calibre but it was still innovative, thoughtful and forward thinking.
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