A year ago at Jil Sander, we witnessed Raf Simons‘ declaration of love for nipped in waists and curve-creating pieces. Since then, Raf has produced free-flowing coats and snake prints on billowing transparent tops.

Going back into shapeshifting mode, the designer best known for giving a deeper meaning to basics, now makes magic with Velcro. Usually opening up most of his presentations with a strong suit or bold coated look, a shirt with Velcro acting as darts slimmed the overall silhouette of your standard button-up and tie ensemble, marking the show’s start. You may have been questioning how jackets were to function earlier at Jil Sander, but there is no mystery behind the snap closures that now find themselves on both plaid suits and more youthful coats, all of which appearing double-breasted.

While the use of Velcro this season helps shave down some extra time buttoning up, like a mix of past meets present, trench coats were far from classic. Like modern kilts or fashionable aprons, trenches were sectioned-off and combined with both buttons and Velcro, with the fabric joining material now aiding in waist-nipping, creating detachable peplums.

Towards the end of the collection, longer ribbed knits and color-blocked sweaters put a quirky twist on tradition. Usually peeking out from under coats and jackets that also kept with the shows wide use of snap closures and Velcro.

The backs of the each individual look were just as interesting as the front, featuring pleats formed by snaps and large strips of Velcro.

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[Images: Courtesy of Raf Simons]