Once again, Jil Sander has left her own label after expelling Raf Simons from the house in 2012. For Autumn Winter 2014, the brand's design team took over to produce a minimal collection that proves even without a creative director, a show can still carry on its identity without any compromises.

The collective effort has created a new Jil girl that's both tomboy and feminine. With her popped collars and bright creepers, she knows where she wants to go, and what she wants to do. The outerwear and the pants especially emphasizes this masculinity undertone, while the floral dresses totally contrast that. With a few tailoring twists here and there (literally), there is an additional newness to what is seemingly ordinary. The trend of pastels is apparent through a combination of soft colors applied onto vibrant textures, from the glossy finish to the interwoven feel of knitwear. Accessories were simplified to small bags and exactly one pair of sunglasses, which I found quirky and humorous. All these elements fused together to elevate the energy of youth with an elegant manner.

Although there was no innovation, the ready-to-wear aspect was highly regarded and the collection was wearable at its finest. In fact, it's one of the shows that made me wish I were a girl.

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