From A to Ai
The trapezoid, representing the “A” in Akris, symbolizes the journey of the family house — from Alice to Apron to Ai and Albert. While developing a visual vocabulary for the Akris accessories line in 2009, a trapezoidal pavilion caught Albert Kriemler’s eye. This concrete building by Mexican architect Tatiana Bilbao inspired the iconic Akris trapezoid.
The Logo-Less Logo
Devoid of overt logos, the trapezoid expresses the house’s commitment to understatement. A defining element of the Akris signature, it is found throughout Akris’ collections – in the shape of clasps and buckles to discreet cut lines and the silhouette of the iconic Ai bag.
Functionality is Beautiful
“Wearing a good garment is a bit like living in it,” says Albert Kriemler. His love of architecture flows into the collections on several levels: in their sense of proportion, sensual minimalism, a belief in self-evident functionality, and the idea of a wardrobe as are refined shell.
