Akris for Men, Spring

For Albert Kriemler, the Creative Director of Akris, the purpose of fashion is to make a woman's life less complicated - that design philosophy is instilled in this elegant maxi skirt. Cut from sequined tulle, it has sharp pleats with flashing silver discs on the underside of each fold. It's the kind of piece you can wear with blouses or T-shirts, and even sweaters when temperatures drop.. BUY FROM NET-A-PORTER

Akris' pants are printed with a tonal cloud-like pattern and geometric motifs inspired by German artist Imi Knoebel's color workshop. They're tailored from a sumptuous blend of wool and silk in a wide-leg shape that's designed to pool elegantly over heeled mules. - Tonal-pink, red and white wool and silk-blend - Concealed button, hook and zip fastening at front - 53% wool, 47% silk; lining: 100% cupro - Dry clean - Imported. BUY FROM NET-A-PORTER

Pre-Fall '20 marks Albert Kriemler's 40th anniversary at Akris' creative helm - to celebrate, he looks to the brand's archives and updates signature silhouettes and motifs. Part of the lineup, this jacket is cut from mulberry silk-organza jacquard patterned with checks and stripes. It has a versatile cream and black palette and slightly loose fit tempered by drawstring ties at the waist. Wear it with: Akris Skirt, Bottega Veneta Shoulder bag, Bottega Veneta Sandals. - Cream and black mulberry silk-organza jacquard - Concealed snap and two-way zip fastening at front - 100 mulberry silk; trim: 100% wool; lining: 100% cupro - Dry clean - Imported. BUY FROM NET-A-PORTER

Akris' Creative Director, Albert Kriemler, spends a lot of time selecting fabrics - he wants to ensure each design falls perfectly over your figure. Made from midnight-blue wool-crepe, this midi skirt has a high-rise waist and A-line silhouette enhanced by inverted pleats. Unfasten a few of the concealed buttons at the front to create a split. Wear it with: Akris Tank, Bottega Veneta Clutch, Bottega Veneta Mules, Laura Lombardi Necklace, Jennifer Fisher Ring. - Midnight-blue wool-crepe - Concealed zip fastening along side, concealed button fastenings along front - 100% wool - Dry clean - Imported. BUY FROM NET-A-PORTER

Designer Albert Kriemler combined the 'Cherry Blossom' pink of this skirt with 'Sunrise' orange on Akris' Resort '20 runway, but it looks just as good with gray and warm neutrals, too. Neatly cut from wool-blend, it's pleated and has slits at the front and back to create movement.. BUY FROM NET-A-PORTER