Ann Demeulemeester Men's F/W 2012

[The Great Destroyer]

http://nowfashion.com/21-01-2012-ann-demeulemeester-menswear-fall-winter-2012-paris-show-1138.html

[Shucks]

oooh quite like this actually! not usually a big ann fan but i already see some nice long sweaters in there. the red/gray one is great.

[Czx]

Finally! Been waiting for that. I must confess it's far from what I expected to see from her, as I think quite a bit of it looks kinda futuristic, but I really do like it. The gradients are soooo beautiful. I just love how they are used on the last few outfits. Goddamn I will have to start saving now so I won't cry later on. At first I had mixed feelings but by the time I got to the end of runway photos - I'm definitely not dissapointed!

[birdytg]

Always have been a great fan of Ann...
BUT,
at one point you have to renew your style and yourself,
how many seasons it's about the same?
Turn it on again!!!

[Patroklus]

I don't like a lot of this simply as a matter of personal taste - it's all technically good but the gradients and blues just don't speak to me. But some day, in some way or another, each of these calf length sweaters will be mine.

[The Great Destroyer]

A bit surprised but very happy. I really like this cleaner more sterile direction that we saw from SS11. However I think this is a more elaborate version of that. SS11 was maybe too sterile at times with it's strict black and white theme while this expands the palet with more colors and thus creating a softer feeling.

Like Shucks said, sweaters seam especially nice. Specifically the very long turtle necks which look very warm and cosy.

In my opinion, the strongest collection of the season so far.

[mrbeuys]

Agree, best collection I have seen. I love all the shapes and yes, it echoes SS11 in it's simplicity although I wouldn't see it as a natural progression from there. The gradients are lovely, but will have limited shelf life. Did I see front zip boots a la RO FW11? Really love most of this.

[kuugaia]

I've always associated Ann's collections to be of the past, but this was Ann of the future.

[The Great Destroyer]

[QUOTE=mrbeuys;350564]Did I see front zip boots a la RO FW11? /QUOTE]

Indeed you did, look at picture 17.

[Heirloom]

this is actually decent. i think her old stylist must've died. finally.

[CDG Diffusion Line]

anyone know where i can pre-order? love the long grey sweater

[Dane]

The huge knits are incredible...but the random pops of color seemed inconsistent and unnecessary. Still, very wearable and beautiful stuff, and I like the more tailored and fitted approach. Much less "romantic" and flawy than usual.

[arby2001]

excellent. love the cuts and colour gradients.

[michael_kard]

I quite like the more minimalist styling and the cuts, but the prints at the beginning and the blue stuff are horrible imo. Also, I can't help but think of trends when I see everyone doing zipped boots after Rick. I thought Ann was more than that. Overall this collection is somewhat of a dissapointment for me.

[Shucks]

anyone know where i can pre-order? love the long grey sweater

if this is an actual question, i would suggest contacting the flagship store in antwerp.