Karl Lagerfeld Pre-Fall 2022 Menswear Collection

The Pre-Fall 2022 collection presents an uplifting glimpse into the future, embodying a spirit of positivity, inclusivity, and connection through innovative designs, genderless silhouettes, and iridescent finishes. The forward-facing assortment not only alludes to a brighter tomorrow but is itself actively building towards a more sustainable future through the use of high-performance, eco-conscious materials.

The menswear collection embodies the theme of reimagining the future through visionary outerwear pieces, including a convertible padded parka that can be worn as a longline or short jacket and a head-turning silver-hued style crafted from light-reflecting material. Versatility and futuristic finishes also combine in a one-ofa-kind reversible anorak adorned with an ultra-reflective KL-monogram print on one side and solid color on the reverse.

Athleisure gets a technical performance upgrade this season with the elevated Rue St-Guillaume capsule designed in collaboration with Sebastien Jondeau. Blurring the lines of fashion and performance wear, the assortment features a seamless T-shirt enriched with the House monogram and matching multi-pocket shorts. The practical styles are perfectly complemented by the K/

Athleisure range of innovative accessories, which feature expert technical details including padded silhouettes, multiple practical compartments, and sealed waterproof zippers, while also showcasing the new circular RSG logo. In a similar seasonal regeneration, the Essential KARL logo receives a futuristic refresh, bringing colorful impact to streetwear classics including sweatshirts, tees, soft accessories, and the K/Otto bags group. The Pre-Fall 2022 menswear collection offers relaxed yet refined pieces for effortless casual-to-formal styling. Highlights include a between-season sustainablysourced shirt jacket, a classic pinstripe shirt elevated by a monogram jacquard design, and tailored trousers adorned with logo tape. Coordinating and gender-fluid denim pieces that can be worn as statement pairings or on-point separates continue the season’s commitment to versatility. A color-block monogram-embellished jacket with matching jeans offers a revived denim-on-denim look, while classic styles are refreshed with playful detailing, such as Ikonik Karl artwork and reflective tape embellishment. Ikonik Karl and Choupette are playfully reimagined as manga-inspired superheroes for the season. Guardians of the future, the dynamic duo are adorned in gladiatorial get-up and bring a light-hearted twist to jersey and knitwear styles as well as unisex shirts. Another colorful highlight of the season is the Pride selection. Inspired by the annual global celebration of love, friendship, and LGBTQ+ rights, the vibrant line includes genderless styles in a greater range of sizes and embellished with circular multicolored Ikonik Karl artwork, showcasing KARL’s ever-lasting commitment to diversity and inclusivity. Finally, the Pre-Fall 2022 accessories assortment introduces two new premium styles: the K/Shade and K/Shade Stripe. Crafted from luxurious leather, silhouettes include a tote, bumbag, crossbody, and a wallet. The K/Shade offers a chic black-on-black minimalist design while the K/Shade Stripe brings an element of playfulness through block design, KL monogram highlights, and lime accents.