Jil Sander's Fall/Winter collection of 2018 stays true to a minimalist aesthetic -- grasping the perfect balance of style that remains current, yet progressive. The collection consists of a wide range of garments, varying from outerwear, accessories, footwear, shirts, bottoms, sweaters and more. The main focus of the line is the amount of opportunity these garments allow for layering, through their asymmetrical designs. The asymmetry enables consumers to layer the pieces in changing the thermal and depth functions.
Aside from the imperfect balance of the pieces, the details also exude a sense of imperfection due to its shrunk wool details that have been washed out. The minimalist aesthetics is displayed through the colors, which include: natural tones, warm whites, light greens, gray, neutral beige, black and navy blue. There is also a very minimal use of hardware, as inspired by "pre-technical sportswear." Instead, there is usage of materials such as "cotton cording, natural horn buttons, with lacquered finishing, and brushed aluminum buttons."
Layered Minimalist Fashion
Jil Sander's Fall/Winter Collection is Minimal and Asymmetrical
Trend Themes
1. Asymmetrical Fashion Design - Disruptive innovation opportunity to create more versatile and layered clothing options.
2. Shrunk Wool Detailing - Disruptive innovation opportunity to experiment with various fabrics and treatments for unique garment textures and details.
3. Natural and Warm Tones - Disruptive innovation opportunity to create minimalist clothing options using neutral and earthy colors.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion and Apparel - Disruptive innovation opportunity to create versatile and minimalist clothing options using asymmetrical designs and unique fabrics.
2. Textile Manufacturing - Disruptive innovation opportunity to experiment with various fabrics and treatments for unique garment textures and details.
3. Retail - Disruptive innovation opportunity to offer minimalist clothing options for consumers who value versatility and simple aesthetics.