For his Fall 2008 collection for the house’s women line, designer Raf Simons adds a touch of men’s tailoring to women’s clothing. Today at the Jil Sander Fall 2009 presentation, Simons decidedly opted to put a  slightly androgynous twist on fashion. Nipped-in waists, meticulous cuts, and rich patterns display simplicity at it best.

As the boxy silhouette of the past now leaves us, no longer is the eye-catching hourglass figure limited to women. Opening with a structured black coat, the collection immediately stuck the architectural cords that are ever more present in today’s runway presentations. Rounded shoulders with fuller sleeves, though not new,  were executed to perfection.

As Fall/Winter signifies a direct and usual change of one’s outside surroundings, Simons captures the array of vitiating hues within the use of a warm yet sleek color palette. Mid-length day coats with somber dark grays transitioning into bolder muted reds embody the dark and brief change in climate from fall to winter.

The Full Collection / 36 Pics

[Images: Marcio Madeira]