The Financial Times calls Akris “the most successful label you’ve never heard of”. In fact, I only recently discovered Akris while writing a post on Princess Charlene of Monaco. Apparently the Akris client list includes, in addition to Princess Charlene, Condoleezza Rice, Diane Sawyer, Susan Sarandon, Nicole Kidman, and Angelina Jolie — the high society and power dressers. Akris, named for the label’s founder Alice Kriemler Schoch (her initials form A-Kri-S), started in 1922 when she sewed polka-dot aprons. Today the Swiss company, run by her grandsons, remember its roots by honoring the founder with hidden polka-dots in the linings of the garments. Also, staying true to its origin, all the clothes are designed and produced in Switzerland.
The Akris Fall 2012 RTW Collection was inpired by Franz Kline’s Painting No. 7.
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Notice the influence of the black slashes on the color-blocking and patchworking throughout the collection.
The Akris Look for the Fall Classics:
- The Look: Relaxed shapes, wide legged trousers
- The Details: Colorblocking, Sequins, and Leather
- The Colors: Black, Tan, Chocolate, Plum, Mustard, Forest Green and Orange
- The One Classic Piece to Buy: A Dress or Jacket with Colorblocking
- The Accessories: Ankle Boots, Knee Boots, and Large Handbags
The Fall 2012 Runway Collection
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Shop the Runway
Striped Cashmere/Silk Dress at Saks Fifth Avenue
Colorblock Dress at Saks Fifth Avenue
Printed Dress at Saks Fifth Avenue
Colorblock Camel Hair Coat at Saks Fifth Avenue
Shop the Look by Akris
Colorblock Dress at Saks Fifth Avenue
Striped Turtleneck and Jersey Skirt at Saks Fifth Avenue
Striped Dress at Saks Fifth Avenue
Colorblock Cashmere Cardigan at Neiman Marcus
Long Red Satin Snap Jacket & Boot-Cut Pants at Neiman Marcus
