Five people lounge in a wood-panelled room filled with books, tea and coffee. They are dressed in dark, academic-style clothing and are scattered across a patterned rug and velvet armchairs.

Jil Sander's sumptuous pre-fall collection is beautifully captured by Ben Weller

Words: James Cartwright
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Date: 15 August 2012; Work
Fashion
Photography

If rich mahogany and racing green twinsets are your idea of a good night in then Jil Sander’s pre-fall collection is most definitely for you. Photographed in the wood-panelled studies of America’s Ivy League colleges, the collection has academic chic written all over it. Clothing aside (we’re no experts in restrained knitwear) Ben Weller’s photographs of the collections are pitch-perfect, beautifully capturing the subtle narrative of the collection and its progression from relaxed embroidered sportswear to ultra-refined evening wear.

Eight people gather in a wood-panelled room, dressed in dark, collegiate-style clothing. One person stands in a tan coat and a grey jumper featuring a yellow “J”. — Above
Ben Weller: Jil Sander pre-fall collection

Seven people pose in a wood-panelled room, dressed in dark, academic-style clothing. Some sit on a sofa and chairs while others stand, with several holding books. — Above
Ben Weller: Jil Sander pre-fall collection

Seven people gather in a wood-panelled room, sitting on a rug and furniture. They wear dark, coordinated clothing and look on as two people play a game of cards on the floor. — Above
Ben Weller: Jil Sander pre-fall collection

Eight people wearing coordinated grey and black textured clothing gather in a wood-panelled room. They sit and stand in a relaxed group, some holding glasses of wine. — Above
Ben Weller: Jil Sander pre-fall collection

Seven people pose in a wood-panelled room, wearing coordinated outfits in red, green, white and navy. Some sit on a striped sofa and a patterned armchair, while one person sits on the floor sorting through cards. — Above
Ben Weller: Jil Sander pre-fall collection

Eight people pose in a wood-panelled room, wearing a collection of structured coats and dresses in red, white, green and navy. They are arranged around a low wooden coffee table topped with books and glassware. — Above
Ben Weller: Jil Sander pre-fall collection

Six people pose in a wood-panelled room, wearing structured coats and dresses in red, black, green and cream. One person sits in a grey armchair, while others stand or sit around a low table set with tea and fruit. — Above
Ben Weller: Jil Sander pre-fall collection

Seven people lounge together in a wood-panelled room, wearing oversized sweatshirts in deep red, navy and green. Some sit on a striped sofa while others relax on a patterned rug. — Above
Ben Weller: Jil Sander pre-fall collection

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James Cartwright

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James started out as an intern in 2011 and came back in summer of 2012 to work online and latterly as Print Editor, before leaving in May 2015.

Jil Sander's sumptuous pre-fall collection is beautifully captured by Ben Weller

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