Jil Sander: Spring 2014 Ready-to-Wear

Model: Zlata Magnafic

Model: Elodia Prieto

Model: Nastya Sten

Model: Maartje Verhoef

 

Hey guys!

In order to create something classic, simplicity is key (Little black dress anyone?). And as Jil Sander's S/S 2014 collection demonstrates, a little goes a long way.

Sanders expressed her newest collection as being "Elegant, effortless, sophisticated" and that's exactly what it is. Her classic silhouettes and use of neutral colors throughout most of her designs brings the words class to a whole new level. The "elegant" portion is clearly shown by Sander's beautiful yet simple dresses and her wonderfully cut skirts. (The two dresses pictured above are my favorites) The teal dress simply screams "garden party" and the black dress has a touch of the 1920's in it. The "sophisticated" aspect comes from not only the dresses, but the elegant trench coats Sanders designed. Their sleek silhouette creates a long and lean look on the models. At the same though, the flow of the blouses and how they cinch in just a tad bit at the waist is just enough to add the illusion of curves. The use of the patterns is also a plus because although the colors are rather bold and the shapes are abstract, the print is rather small which makes for a graceful transfer on the eyes and does not make the clothing look tacky and gaudy (And yes, I am absolutely in love with the abstract dress). And of course, the "effortless" part comes from how the looks are pieced together. Whats great about this collection is that no look seems overdone. Each look is either accessorized by a belt, a clutch, or two silver bangles and that's what makes each look so casual yet so classic.
Either one of the dresses can be dressed up or dressed down for a night out or for an afternoon garden party. The white blouse and trousers would be a perfect look for running errands or for going to the office. To dress it up, you could add a pair of black Louis Vuitton and a gold clutch for a business meeting. And the last look on the right looks sporty, but stylish as well. Switch the white pants for a high-waisted skirt and the look is instantly transformed. Not to mention the fact that any one of these pieces can be used year round.

In short, Jil Sanders gets a 10 out of 10 from me. Although the majority of the looks involved dark and neutral tones, I think it was a smart move. It proves that spring doesn't have to be all about floral prints and pastels. Instead, it's the versatility and simplicity of the pieces which is key.

Less is more guys. Jil Sanders proved that.

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