Ann Demeulemeester Samples the Color Red for 2017 Spring/Summer

A departure from the norm, but only in terms of color.

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Changing what we’ve come to expect from Ann Demeulemeester ever so slightly, Director Sebastien Meunier focused heavily on navy hues with splashes of blood red for 2017 spring/summer. The shift in color choice did not mean a heavy change to the cuts and silhouettes though — the draped, asymmetric patterns that the Ann brand has come to represent are very much still there. Tailored, military-inspired outerwear walked the runway alongside knitwear with hand-stitched detailing and sheer tops. The message, “I Am Red With Love” was interspersed throughout the collection and was underscored by daring red accents in the footwear and jewelry. Take a look at the full Ann Demeulemeester 2017 spring/summer collection in the gallery.

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