Crafted by the skilled hands of Luke and Lucie Meier, Jil Sander‘s Pre-Fall collection resonates with the harmonious fusion of “couture intertwined with an athletic spirit,” a symphony of creativity.
Their alchemy captures elevated functionality while preserving the allure of captivating volumes and impeccable craftsmanship. The Meiers are architects of vision, seekers of truth in design, embracing the dialectic of questioning as an inherent part of their creative equation.
They are intrigued by the magnetic pull of opposites. This dance between precision and allure, utility and sensuality, becomes a mesmerizing choreography throughout the collection. Silhouettes sway from the voluminous and ethereal to the slender and intimate.
Classic couture signatures, like the cape, balloon dress, and opera coat, are spun with a sportive flourish, a comforting touch of ease achieved through the unexpected embrace of luxurious fabrics.
A cape dress, cast in resolute jersey, and a floral-printed minidress with pleated plastron of papery recycled polyester demonstrate this paradoxical play. On the other end of the spectrum, a lithe silhouette unveils an athletic lexicon, embodied in long silk ribbed knit dresses flaunting racerback tops. The tactile poetry of materials unfolds, seen in the hand-knitted open-stitch of a fringed backless top, the elegant embroidery adorning an ivory slip dress, and the asymmetrical guipure skirt blooming with floral patterns. Petal-shaped feathers, meticulously carved from diverse fabrics, become exquisite embellishments adorning a miniskirt and sleeveless top—a balance between ethereal weightlessness and opulent luxury.
In the symphony of allure, the Meiers’ dictate that true luxury rests within time. A sentiment of thoughtfulness, respect, and admiration for the artistry within each stitch emerges, a testament to their unwavering commitment to the craft. Their vision of luxury is entwined with time—a canvas of creation that demands dedication and mastery, a canvas where skill evolves through the passage of time.
