Classic European Designer Sportswear

Classic European designer sportswear for the modern professional woman from Escada, Akris and Akris Punto. Polished and sophisticated clothing for the office and after hours.

Akris

Akris. "The name stands for a new kind of luxury. Unmistakably modern, feminine and discrete. Elegance, an uncomplicated silhouette and simple to combine - these are the charms of the Couture Designer Collection as well as the creative flair, the simple cut and the flattering materials." Made in Switzerland

Akris Drape Front Long Sleeve Dress	Akris Double Breasted Coat, Stitched Front Skinny Pants	Akris Tulle Inset Shoulder Appliqué Dress
A dramatic contrast of color in a jersey and silk construction	A military inspired coat with luxe fur lined hood. A skinny leg construction with fine stitched detailing for a long, flattering fit.	A seamless dress with trapezoid stone appliqué at the shoulders

Akris Dalmatian-Print Knit Bolero Jacket, Cashmere/Silk Turtleneck, Leather Pencil Skirt	Akris Cashmere-Blend Reversible Jacket, Bootcut Tweed Pants	Akris Luxury-Blend Reversible Coat, Ribbed-Skirt Knit Dress
Cropped and classic, a modern bolero style in a Dalmatian. Absolute simplicity in rich nappa lambskin with a slim pencil shape. print wool. A simple ruched-neck mock turtleneck made of cashmere and silk.	This modern style in a textured cashmere blend reverses from one soft shade to another. A rich tweed from Italy in soft neutrals combines a smooth fit with a flared bootcut leg.	This modern style in a luxurious blend reverses from one rich, deep shade to another. A heathery knit of wool and cashmere, with subtle bits of sparkle, in a simple shape with a smooth bodice and horizontally ribbed skirt.

Akris Embellished Silk Blouse, Bootcut Tweed Pants	Akris Knit-Trim Print Blouse, Wool Twill Pleated Skirt	Akris Drape-Front Belted Dress
Elegant silk, adorned on the front with trapezoid mirrored crystal stone appliqués, has a draped attached scarf to wrap as you like. A rich tweed from Italy in soft neutrals combines a smooth fit with a flared bootcut leg.	A modern abstract print of light woven wool, trimmed in ribbed wool knit. A classic skirt gets a modern edge, in wool twill with stitched-down pleats.	An abstract photo print in silk georgette is styled with one long sleeve and one draped open side

Akris Dalmatian-Print Knit Dress	Akris Stretch Wool Sheath	Akris Embroidered Top, Wide-Leg Wool Pants
Fine wool jersey in a spirited dalmatian print is styled into a simple sheath with shapely seamed detailing	A subtly textured stretch wool is both feminine and tailored, with zip-up capelet sleeves, a slim shape and a narrow belt	This double-layer knit top, with rich triangular embroidery, has a sheer bodice and sleeves, and a camisole underneath. Meticulously tailored wide-leg pants in a rich wool twill have a wide self buckle belt as a finishing touch.

Akris Silk Jersey Top, Slim Wool-Blend Pant	Akris Beaded Stretch Silk Sweater, Wool Flip Skirt	Akris Sheer-Inset Silk Tee, Slim Wool-blend Pant
A simple top of fine silk jersey with a draped cascade front. A cross between leggings and trousers, these slim pants of a fine wool blend just graze the ankles.	A stretch silk pullover goes beyond basic when it's adorned with trapezoid crystal stones. A skirt of wool, cut on the bias for a sleek fit, with inverted release pleats for extra fullness at the hem.	An architectural sleek style in fine silk jersey with a sheer V inset in front and back. A cross between leggings and trousers, these slim pants of a fine wool blend just graze the ankles.

Akris Punto

 Although Akris is an 80 year old Swiss brand, Akris Punto is quietly becoming a wardrobe foundation for many executive businesswomen, with classic lines that function in designs that impress

Akris Punto Lightweight Parka, Dolman-Sleeve Knit Blouse, Zip-Front Jersey Knit Leggings	Akris Punto Sheer-Sleeve Jacket, Sheer-Bodice Sheath	Akris Punto Cropped Jacket, Sleeveless Wool Pullover, Pleated Wool Pants
As stylish as it is practical, this long, sleek design of weather-ready Italian fabric has an asymmetrical front zipper and a back waist drawstring that makes the shape. Soft stretch knit with wide dolman sleeves and a concealed button front. Leggings in a fine Italian stretch knit.	A cropped blouson jacket, tailored with sheer sleeves in a lightweight Italian fabric. A sheer bodice over a camisole lining gives this sleek sheath of Italian fabric a graceful layered look.	A luxurious blend of angora and wool, in a shapely cropped jacket with bubble-hem sleeves and fullness at the back. Pure wool from Italy in a sleek mock turtleneck style adorned with swirls of silvery zippers at the neck. Boyfriend-style trousers in heathery Italian wool with triple front pleats and an ankle-skimming length.

Akris Punto Two-In-One Jacket and Vest, Stretch T-Shirt, Slim Knit Pants	Akris Punto Leather Blazer, Stretch Poplin Ruffled Blouse, Bootleg Stretch Wool Pants	Akris Punto Short-Sleeve Jacket, Mock Turtleneck Jersey Top, Jersey Knit Pencil Skirt
A cropped jacket tops a longer vest, both of fine stretch wool to wear together or individually. A simple tee of modal with a touch of stretch for a slimming fit. Body-hugging pants in an Italian knit have a legging-like fit and jodhpur-like inner seaming.	Soft nappa leather is classically styled with patch pockets and a seamed waist for a subtle flare. Stretch poplin blouse with a slim tailored fit and pleated ruffle detailing. Stretch wool fitted pant with a bootleg cut	Modern wool and angora jacket with a bubble hem and short sleeves. Fine stretch jersey mock turtleneck with front seaming. Versatile wardrobe essential in a fine jersey knit enhanced with stretch

Akris Punto Dot Wool Cardigan, Dot Wool Shell, Pleated Wool Skirt	Akris Punto Zipper-Swirl Cardigan, Sleeveless Wool Pullover, Pleated Wool Pants	Akris Punto Bubble-Hem Dress
Wool button-front cardigan with dot detailing. Scoopneck wool tank with dot detailing. Modern wool skirt with inverted pleats for extra fullness.	A classic v neck cardigan with appliquéd round zipper detailing. Pure wool from Italy in a sleek mock turtleneck style adorned with swirls of silvery zippers at the neck. Boyfriend-style trousers in heathery Italian wool with triple front pleats and an ankle-skimming length.	A chic pleated dress made of lightweight voile and knit sleeves

Akris Punto Wool Knit Dress	Akris Punto Wool Challis Print Dress	Akris Punto Down Jacket, Slim Stretch Wool Pants
A chic wool knit dress with a quarter zip front and full skirt	An abstract print fashioned into a simple sheath of fine wool challis with its own leather belt.	Warmth and style come together in a chic down-filled quilted jacket. Stretch wool pant with a slim, tapered shape.

Escada

Escada Draped Twill Dress	Escada Taffeta Jacket, Faille Cropped Pants	Escada Plaid and Floral Dress
A rich silky twill from Italy is styled with a dramatically draped and twisted portrait collar and a softly pleated front.	Crisp taffeta from Italy in a simple, casual jacket, softened with a wide ruffled collar. Silky faille from Italy in a sleek style with a slim fit and cropped length.	A classic menswear glen plaid gets a touch of femininity with a graceful floral overprint in a modern silhouette.

Escada Wool Zipper-Trimmed Sheath	Escada Two-Tone Metallic Dress	Escada Studded Wool-Blend Dress
A simple, elegant sheath of fine Italian wool shakes things up with a bold zipper angling down the front	A shimmering combination of rich metallic and a tweed-like Italian fabric in two glowing tones.	A rich wool blend from Italy, detailed with angular front pleating and sparked with bold studs at the neckline and belt.

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• American classic designer sportswear

• French classic sportswear

• Women's wear at Charles Tyrwhitt.

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