Jil Sander Pre Fall 2012

It’s hard to get your head around spring/summer collections trickling into stores when it’s snowing outside. It’s even harder to think about the months that will follow. The exception: When Raf Simmons' of Jil Sander delivers a Pre-Fall collection you can’t stop gushing over. 

Taking a different direction from last seasons light, pretty fare, Raf finds inspiration from the intellectual Ivy League college girl.  A sorority common room sets the scene for the look book, shot by renowned photographer – Ben Weller. Young bright females lounge, read or play cards and discuss amongst themselves. Raf successfully honours the classic uniform, creating bomber jackets, v-neck sweaters, over the knee skirts in traditional university colours. The oversized ‘J’ emblem is featured throughout, adding a signature touch, and setting us up for a cosy, stylish Fall.