- Huw Hughes
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In April, it was announced that the late, great Karl Lagerfeld’s
eponymous fashion label had tapped American fashion icon Olivia Palermo to
style pieces for the former’s fall collection. Now, the first images of the
venture have been unveiled.
The Karl Lagerfeld Styled by Olivia Palermo collection consist of
Palermo’s edit of 24 pieces from the fall collection, as well as five
additional pieces that Palermo co-designed. The collection includes skinny
pants, a tailored suit and a maxi dress that fuses a bomber with a pleated
skirt. Palermo has also selected two essential white shirts, as well as
sportswear consisting of technical leggings, a sports bra and a sweatshirt
with printed logo.
Parisian classic meets eclectic and feminine
In addition to the 24-piece edit, the collection also includes five
pieces co-designed by Palermo herself. Among them is a leather jacket with
hand-painted graffiti tags, reading “Forever Karl” and “Karl State of
Mind”.
“Our collection focuses on universal wardrobe essentials like a leather
biker jacket, white button-down shirts and tuxedo suiting,” Palermo, the
founder and chief creative officer of her eponymous group, said in a
statement. “I wanted to play with Karl’s iconic Parisian classics, and add
my own touch that’s eclectic and feminine. I used my travels and
experiences in different cultures to inform my edit, to ensure its
wearability from Paris to New York and beyond.”
The Karl Lagerfeld Styled by Olivia Palermo collection will pre-launch in Dubai on 12 June and globally on 27
June.
Photos courtesy of Karl Lagerfeld
