SOFT SPORT

“Ath-leisure” is losing its meaning as a separate category, since all areas of apparel are affected by an activewear influence. One interesting development is the mix of pretty lingerie elements with sport styling. For next Resort there are all sorts of appealing mixes, like bombers with candy-box-ruffle trims, lace insets on sweatpants and fluid pajama pants with sporty side-stripes. Industrial closures like velcro or metal snaps contrast nicely with gentle colors and sheer fabrics, and drawstrings or tapes provide the season’s important shirring details.

MM6 Resort 2019
Samuji Resort 2019
Giamba Resort 2019
Unravel Resort 2019
Unravel Resort 2019
Roksanda Resort 2019

RUCHING HOME

Ruching is the new ruffle. Resort 2019 collections are full of these softly dimensional details, used for dresses, skirts, sweaters — and even pant legs. Horizontal placements gently suggest a waist on roomy dresses. Some ruchings are asymmetrical, or are adjustable with strings ties for customizable effects.

Jason Wu Grey Resort 2019
Lorod Resort 2019
Preen Line Resort 2019
Vivetta Resort 2019
Carolina Herrera Resort 2019
M. Patmos Resort 2019

AU NATUREL

 

Nothing captures resort informality better than a billowy dress. For next season, designers propose effortless smocks and frocks in delicate shades of white and ecru, adding an unbleached purity to the look. Scarf-tie necks, drop shoulder seams and side slits provide even more ease, and crochet-doily appliqués add dimension. Silhouettes range from shirtdresses to caftans, and lengths go from midi to maxi. The look can be achieved with 2-piece sets as well.

Jil Sander Resort 2019
Tory Burch Resort 2019
Theory Resort 2019
Jil Sander Resort 2019
Oscar de la Renta Resort 2019
Tory Burch Resort 2019

THE HARD STUFF

 

Bags for Cruise/Resort 19 update with all kinds of fresh hardware applications. There are heavy chains in brass or matte black, carabiner hooks, metal zips and pyramid studs. A round link is looped through a heavy silver grommet for the season’s all-important belt bag. Convertible handles are key for all silhouettes, from neat shoulder-bags to sleek backpacks. Jacquarded logo tapes work as zipper pulls, adding an industrial feel. For a more luxurious take, there are ornate brass medallions or a heavy brass bar closure.

DSquared Resort 19
Givenchy Resort 19
Givenchy Resort 19
Valentino Resort 19
Valentino Resort 19
Roberto Cavalli Resort 19

GOLDEN AGE

The golden tones that we forecast for Fall 19 (see Norwegian Wood trend tale) are making an early appearance for Cruise 19. The traditionally autumnal hues get a warm weather twist in easy athleisure looks like jogging sets, and in festive fabrics like glimmering matelassés or petal shaped spangles. Camel-toned leathers are part of the story, accented with a ceramic-green handle; the dull blue-green accent color is part of the Norwegian Wood palette as well.

Prada Resort 19
Christian Wijnants Fall/Winter RTW 18
Tomas Maier Resort 19

 

Burberry Resort 19
Prada Resort 19
Prada Resort 19