Home Up Feedback Contents Search

Classic Sportswear

Home Up

 

 

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 icon  Akris Double Breasted Coat, Stitched Front Skinny Pants icon  Akris Tulle Inset Shoulder Appliqué Dress icon
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 icon  Akris Cashmere-Blend Reversible Jacket, Bootcut Tweed Pants icon  Akris Luxury-Blend Reversible Coat, Ribbed-Skirt Knit Dress icon
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 icon  Akris Knit-Trim Print Blouse, Wool Twill Pleated Skirt icon  Akris Drape-Front Belted Dress icon
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 icon  Akris Stretch Wool Sheath icon  Akris Embroidered Top, Wide-Leg Wool Pants icon
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 icon  Akris Beaded Stretch Silk Sweater, Wool Flip Skirt icon  Akris Sheer-Inset Silk Tee, Slim Wool-blend Pant icon
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 icon  Akris Punto Sheer-Sleeve Jacket, Sheer-Bodice Sheath icon  Akris Punto Cropped Jacket, Sleeveless Wool Pullover, Pleated Wool Pants icon
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 icon  Akris Punto Leather Blazer, Stretch Poplin Ruffled Blouse, Bootleg Stretch Wool Pants icon  Akris Punto Short-Sleeve Jacket, Mock Turtleneck Jersey Top, Jersey Knit Pencil Skirt icon
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 icon  Akris Punto Zipper-Swirl Cardigan, Sleeveless Wool Pullover, Pleated Wool Pants icon  Akris Punto Bubble-Hem Dress icon
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 icon  Akris Punto Wool Challis Print Dress icon  Akris Punto Down Jacket, Slim Stretch Wool Pants icon
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 icon  Escada Taffeta Jacket, Faille Cropped Pants icon  Escada Plaid and Floral Dress icon
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 icon  Escada Two-Tone Metallic Dress icon  Escada Studded Wool-Blend Dress icon
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.

Go to:

Add World-Luxury to your favorites

Home ] Up ] Designer Sportswear ] [ Classic Sportswear ] Contemporary Fashion ] Fashion Trends ] Formal Dresses ] Cocktail Dresses ] Weekend Wear ] Casual ] Intimate Apparel ] La Perla ] Sleepwear ] Swimsuits ]

Tell a friend:


We will not store the name or email address of you or your friend.

Copyright © 2006
Last modified: March 18, 2010