RUNWAY: Haider Ackermann FW18

Before Haider Ackermann ever created a men's collection, a special one for Pitti Uomo some years ago, he had already established an aesthetic. It continues and ties together his menswear and womenswear. That aesthetic, if you're new to Haider, is languid and sensual clothing. Fall/Winter collections tend to be strong for the Colombian-born designer since the rich fabrics like velvet pair so well with wintry clothes. For FW18, there were sublime coats, many with intricate and dazzlingly linings while loungey trousers cleanly cuffed added a a military feel while a strong Japanese and East Asian influence came through in the cherry blossom prints seen throughout and some of the tailored jackets.