KARL LAGERFELD SS20

For the Spring 2020 season, Karl Lagerfeld had envisioned a collection that celebrates Bauhaus style — one of his favorite time periods and artistic movements, which is currently observing its 100th anniversary. While Bauhaus was originally characterized by its approach to architecture, the school grew to include various mediums, materials and disciplines: fine art, industrial design, textiles, theater, science, and culture as a whole. KARL LAGERFELD’s Spring collection pays tribute to Bauhaus’ simple yet revolutionary design aesthetic, which returns to the classics in shapes, silhouettes, and colors.

URBAN CYCLE

The collection is complemented by a capsule inspired by road cycling and the gear worn by athletes. High-function, seamless fabrics can be worn as workout clothes or mixed-and-matched into city-chic wardrobes. Accessories include a triangular purse, a flat backpack and a weekender made from reflective silver nylon, plus a pink nylon bumbag and a phone holder. The designs are made with the same techniques that are used to create performance athletic wear.

SQUARE + BLUE

Patterns and typography were an important element of Bauhaus style, and the collection translates this into KARL LAGERFELD logos. The sophisticated yet youthful designs have strong lines and distinct shoulders on coats, blazers, and dresses. Key outerwear styles include a parka with a Bauhaus-inspired poster graphic on its back, and a tan mac coat with a blue jacquard Bauhaus pattern on its bottom half. There is also a graphic jacquard cardigan, a hybrid dress-jacket, and a multicolored pleated skirt that creates an element of surprise as you move.