Flow through the forest. Padded dark green cotton jacket with flower pattern, accentuated strong shoulders and statement merging collar and closure ISABEL MARANT; Dotted red dress with green lace and gold-white-beads details on the bust, light blue silk lace corset effect on the front and red apron with flower embroidery and ruffled underskirt, styled with a black flower embroidered collar with gold and jewel finished rim SCHWARZWALD COUTURE BY KIM SCHIMPFLE.
The Black Forest is a place of longing. No masks and crowds, fresh air and mythical environments, steeped in the tradition of Tracht, the folkloric costumes of the region. What a perfect place to present the winter’s seasons’ collections. Combining directional runway pieces with Schwarzwald Tracht got our fashion department inspired for Haute Heritage.
Red cashmere cardigan with intarsia knitted flower patterns and ribbed detailing BARRIE; Midi length tulle dress with asymmetric hem, integrated tulle corset and red flower embroidery SIMONE ROCHA; Black scarf with traditional flower patterns and fray ends SCHWARZWALD COUTURE BY KIM SCHIMPFLE.
Shout it from the mountaintop. Short sleeve white cotton shirt and black velvet corset with black leather lace details CHRISTIAN DIOR; Yellow, red and orange flowered headpiece with black embroidered band and laced veil in the back SCHWARZWALD COUTURE BY KIM SCHIMPFLE.
A closer look at the satin dotted red dress reveals beautifully crafted flower patterns on the fabric and the ruffled underskirt created by local designer SCHWARZWALD COUTURE BY KIM SCHIMPFLE. The look is finished with matching pink knee high socks FALKE.
Long-sleeve black lace top with mock neck and red and white flower emblems SCHWARZWALD COUTURE BY KIM SCHIMPFLE; Sleeveless black leather mini dress with added maxi length fabric in the back for an asymmetric look and heart shaped white lace detail across the front of the dress as well as hem and black leather over knee boots with heel and pointed toe ALEXANDER MCQUEEN.
Gray wool coat inspired by traditional menswear with flower embroidery on a black line across the chest as well as hem and red collar and pocket lining, bronze buttons and flower emblem SCHWARZWALD COUTURE BY KIM SCHIMPFLE; Maxi dress with diagonal seam along with draping and colored flowers and leaves print DRIES VAN NOTEN; Cowboy ankle boots in black calf skin leather with side zip detail CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN.
Maxi length off-white rain coat with hood UNDERCOVER; Tracht top consisting of cropped white blouse with white flower embroidery and keyhole cut below the neckline, black dotted corset, green silk and jewel detail along neckline and red velvet laces in the front SCHWARZWALD COUTURE BY KIM SCHIMPFLE; Midi length pleated black skirt with asymmetric hem made of acetate and silk ISABEL MARANT.
Fresh milk: Anyone? Black cashmere sweater with v-neckline and rose graphic BARRIE; Earring with three rows of large pearls in different lengths LUTZ HUELLE.
Raincoat inspired vinyl maxi dress with large bow and cape in the back, cut with strict mock neck and robe silhouette, red patterned tights and sharp pointed red leather pumps BALENCIAGA; Miniature Black Forest folklore headpiece SCHWARZWALD COUTURE BY KIM SCHIMPFLE.
Grey long wool coat with black front flaps, gold oversized buttons and red and white jewel flowers along the cuffs, brown, cream and black checked wool dress with slide slit along the left leg, deep low cut v-neckline with jewel details and orange bow and black knee high lace up boots with side zips and chunky heels MIU MIU; Headpiece made of black silk with black lace veil and oversized bow accentuated with a mix of red and yellow flowers SCHWARZWALD COUTURE BY KIM SCHIMPFLE.
Can you give me a lift? Black bolero jacket with bright blue flower details, cream colored shearling along the cuffs and oversized collar DRIES VAN NOTEN; Cream top with drapes and round neck ISABEL MARANT; Mustard colored wool pants with ruffles along the side seams and waistband UNDERCOVER; Bright red socks FALKE; White leather Mary Janes with black logo cap toe CHANEL.
Au revoir ! Gigot sleeved black maxi dress in silk taffeta CHANEL; Cropped traditional white blouse with short balloon sleeves and gathered hems as well as dots and red flower accents, black patterned socks and black leather lace up boots with gold details SCHWARZWALD COUTURE BY KIM SCHIMPFLE.
