RESORT 2013 – OH YEAH, LET’S WEAR IT NOW…
Dear World, do you love the resort collections? I do. They’re a peek into the future and a heads up on what to start wearing now. Yah, it’s elitist and confusing but it’s also grounded and totally aspirational. Why wear what’s in the magazines now when you can start dressing like resort 13? The thing that’s standing out most to me from the presentations are the proportions. Clever layering is being used to create a new silhouette. I like it, a lot.
I also like the colour palette. It’s earthy and taupe. Taupe. That’s right. Let your clothes be taupe – give your personality the chance to be colorful.
Above you’ll find some of my favorite looks from some of my favorite designers. I loved the little cliche plastic bag at 10 Crosby and the magenta dress worn over a white shirt with sandals at Elizabeth & James. There are so many good looks. My favourites are the ones that feel a little awkward but are beautiful for their strangeness. There’s a traveling foreign vibe trickling into the collections which I love. Personally I’ve always felt a bit like a global gypsy… just give me some gold hoops and a silk scarf to tie on my head and I’ll read your fortune. Seriously.
Hope you love the resort collections as much as I do. Sending my love to you always and forever. xx
All images from style.com
Balenciaga and Jenni Kayne OMG! Beaut.
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It was love at first sight for me and Balenciaga!!! But hellllllllllllo jenni kayne!
I love the 3.1 Philip Lim leather dungarees, Derek Lam’S palette and I’m in love with Jenni Kayne’s look! Love this post!!
10 Crosby… get in my wardrobe!… And maybe you too, Celine bags!
x
Why is resort any more elitist than mainline?
Ah, sorry. I meant elitist in two senses. First, that most people are likely to be unaware of what a ‘resort’ collection even is. It’s a collection designed for people who are elitist either in the sense of their knowledge about the industry or in their spending power. Most people don’t have the privilege of going on holiday somewhere warm in the middle of winter and, therefore, being able to buy a new bikini in January is irrelevant.
More elite than ready to wear because the lifestyle is inherently ingrained and less elitist because the prices tend to be more reasonable – which is why I ultimately like resort. Although it is FASHION it’s also regular clothes that are wearable and practical. I wish I could buy it right now. It’s exactly what I want to be wearing this summer. xx
my favorite is E&J – and that has nothing to do with my obsession with the Olsen Twins… promise.
Wow, the collection is just gorgeous! x
Kate {Something Fabulous}
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I realllly LOVE the 3.1 phillip lim leather jumpsuit! x
Love a bit of resort escapism. What a lovely round-up xx
Obsessed with the resort collections. I don’t think I can pick a favorite! xx