Fencing theme revealed for SLVR
For its second collection under the creative direction of designer Dirk Schönberger, lifestyle brand adidas SLVR has created a mix of precision tailoring and refined sportswear.
For spring-summer 2012, adidas SLVR took inspiration from the combat sport of fencing, reinterpreting the ergonomic shapes and sleek lines of the fencing uniform for elegant suiting, shirting and sportswear.
The women’s collection features an oversize deconstructed cotton trench coat, a dramatic nylon windbreaker with buckle details and a silk jumpsuit. There are also plenty of body-hugging offerings as well, such as a cropped silk bomber jacket, high-waist shorts with attached suspenders, and a simple column dress with a low back and elastic detail. Leggings with seaming and stitching reference the fencing theme, while knitwear is an essential part of the collection, as seen in weighty metallic knit sweaters and tanks.
The men’s line focuses on sharp tailoring, including elegant button-down shirts with attached vests that buckle on the side and classic suiting reinvented with sport details.
“Fencing as a sport is very elegant and dynamic, and the fitted look of the uniform translates very well into fashion,” said Mr Schönberger. “The clothes are much lighter and more open this season, while keeping the tailoring and construction of the past.”
