Albert Kriemler's superpower is his magnificent taste in fabrics: he is always looking for the perfect ones to add a modern touch to his discreet and luxurious garments.
Their incomparable fall collection came in the form of monochromatic ensembles, making it easier to appreciate the fluffy, alpaca-like texture of their cashmere “cloud” sweaters; the crisp lines of her shift dresses in double-faced cotton gabardine and the dreamy style of her kaftan dresses in the same silk georgette she's been wearing since she was 22.
“Fabric plays an important role in creating clothes of my quality,” he said during a preview in the showroom, showing off his waterproof silk coats, sturdy silk gazar utility shirts and leather plongé jackets.
Kriemler's showplace on Sunday was the recently closed C&A shopping center on Rue de Rivoli, with its escalators no longer functioning and the building reduced to raw concrete. The rugged surroundings seemed to magnify the shine of his outfit, giving it a sporty touch here and there with sheepskin baseball caps or hoods.
In a fashion season filled with wearables and lots of black, Kriemler selected newer dark colors: chocolate brown, kale green, dark olive and charcoal.
He then went all out on his final looks, printed with frames by Swiss artist Katalin Deér, which he discovered at Art Basel, fascinated by the gradients of greens, purples and caramels she achieved by placing a glass tube or crumpled paper on her tray. of development. .
Kriemler wrapped concrete columns in digital screens that changed colors and patterns to match what the models were wearing, adding a clever digital touch to his very analog fashion world.
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