Style Note: Resort Recap
Instead of doing a Tuesday Ten post today, I decided to blog about the recent resort 2012 runway shows. From New York for Paris, dozens of designers showcased their collections for the post-holiday season. Here are my notes on the season's key looks along with some tips on how you can incorporate these trends into your daily wardrobe...
But first, what is resort wear?
Many designers have started showing resort collections in addition to their standard spring and fall lines. Resort was originally known as "cruise wear," which was promoted by upscale fashion houses and stores to appeal to their wealthy clients who typically vacationed in warm weather climates after the holidays. However, resort wear has evolved to something much more mainstream. Now, the fashion industry views resort wear as a "specialized year-round clothing style and fashion season." The idea is that many people visit or live in tropical or resort-like destinations. To accommodate, designers have created "resort collections." Resort wear is characterized as easy to clean, travel-friendly and most importantly, fashion-forward clothing. Simply put, think of resort wear as year-round fashionable travel and leisure clothing.
Now for the major trends spotted on the resort 2012 runways...
A look from Michael Kors
Catch a wave! Weather it's scuba inspired gear at Michael Kors and Derek Lam, Hawaiian print pieces at Stella McCartney and Givenchy, or south-of-the-border cuts at Proenza Schouler–one thing is clear for 2012: surfs up! To work this trend, I suggest playing with texture and fabric. For example, try a neoprene bandeau top layered under a lightweight tank. Or, opt for a pair of tropical print shorts and a color block top. Either way, just be careful and limit yourself to one aspect of this trend. Too many at once can be the makings of a wipeout!
Sporty zipper details at 3.1 Phillip Lim
Athleticism. In the words of fashion's newest design darling, Joseph Altuzarra, "zip-up and go" is the key phrase for 2012 resort trends. Other fashion houses that hit the note: Bottega Veneta, Alexander Wang, 3.1 Phillip Lim, and Balenciaga. Translate this trend to your closet by stocking up on shorts, strappy heels, and sporty dresses and zip front tops.
Colorful (cropped) pants at Prabal Gurung
Color code. After the onslaught of greys and blacks that overtook the fall runways, it was refreshing to see designers make use of color! I personally love wearing color, so I was pleased to see Prabal Gurung incorporate unexpected pops of grapefruit pink, turquoise and yellow throughout his collection. Other notable collections include Chloe's orange outbursts, Alice + Olivia's punchy colored pieces, Burberry Prorsum's canary yellow coats and aqua blue accents and BCBG Max Azria's rainbow of draped, flowy garments. Take this trend to the streets by embracing color. Instead of wearing that black skirt, swap it out for an orange one. Or, wrap a brightly hued belt around that LWD (little white dress).
Other major resort trends included ladylike layers and tailoring (seen at Chloe), cropped pants (seen almost everywhere), tea and knee length skirts, and graphic floral prints (as seen at Marc by Marc Jacobs and Celine).
Click here and take a look through the resort shows. Tell me which one is your favorite in the comments below!
XO Lauren
Photos: Style.com
30 comments
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I absolutely loved Alice and Olivia and Marc by Marc Jacobs! I can see myself wearing that.
I was disappointed in The Row and Stella McCartney. I usually love all their pieces but this was awful IMO
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I can't decide which collection is my favorite because there are so many collections that I love! I have ridden down all the collections, that I think are special, beautiful and some of them are just my style:
3.1 Phillip Lim
A.L.C
ADAM
Akris
Alberta Ferretti
Alexander McQueen
Alice + Olivia
Badgley Mischka
Barbara Bui
BCBG Max Azria
Bottega Veneta
Brioni
Burberry Prorsum
Calvin Klein
Carolina Herrera
Celine
Chado Ralph Rucci
Chanel
Chloé
Christian Dior
Collette Dinnigan
Costume National
Daryl K
DVF
Diesel Black Gold
DKNY
Donna Karan
Doo.Ri
Douglas Hannant
Dsquared
Elie Saab
Emilio Pucci
Emporio Armani
Fendi
Gucci
Helmut Lang
Jason Wu
Lanvin
Marc by Marc Jacobs
Max Azria
MaxMara
Moschino Cheap and Chic
Mulberry
Oscar de la Renta
Salvatore Ferragamo
Sonia Rykiel
Sportmax
Stella McCartney
T by Alexander Wang
Twenty8Twelve
Valentino
Vera Wang
Versace
Viktor & Rolf
Willow
YSL
Zac Posen
Z Spoke by Zac Posen
Xoxo Michelle
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I think Nina Ricci has a gorgeous line and showed some of the perfect feminine looks for summer. It isn't athletic or intended for water the colors are gorgeous.
Precious: http://www.laurenconrad.com/photo/view/18007/1316/4937/1
Wedding Season: http://www.laurenconrad.com/photo/view/18007/1316/4935/1
Though I think Rachel Zoe only creates clothes for Rachel Zoe, these items were showstopping:
Date night: http://www.laurenconrad.com/photo/view/18007/1316/4938/1
My perfect idea of Resort Wear: http://www.laurenconrad.com/photo/view/18007/1316/4936/1
I found Viktor & Rolf's collection to be playful and have those quintessential color-pops:
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Oh wow.... that wetsuit inspired look from Michael Kors is horrifying!!! I hope the trend does not catch on. What a perfect outfit to horrify the future _What not to Wear_ show audiences!!!
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This is so cool! I've never heard of resort clothing (maybe cause I'm not rich) but I do love the ease and style that it has! Michael Kors is my favorite and his bright colors are simply fab :)
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Thank you a lot for sharing with us your thoughts, people from different countries like me, love to know that peolple from other countries think similar to what we think. I love your style, the way you think and how mature you are. Thank you for facing live in this awesome way and for showing us that happiness is always waiting for us and we just have to open the door!
xoxo,
From Colombia
C, Ortiz
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I love this so much.
Very nice choices Lauren..i've been seeing the almost all f them and here's some of my favorites:
AKRIS
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN(romantic utility)
ALEXANDRE HERCHCOVICH
ALICE+OLIVIA
BADGLEY MISCHKA
BARBARA BUI
BCBG MAX AZRIA
CAROLINA HERRERA
:) XO
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Definitily, my favourite its the one of Joseph Altuzarra, i really like the color, its chic, its classic.
I also like the use of color of the different designers, i think its refreshing too,
Im not agree with the look of Michael Kors, altought i think its very unusual and original, its not for everybody, and its really depends on the weather and the type of the body.
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It's soo hard to choose!
They were all great! each one of them had alitttle bit of what i love! i just couldnt diside!
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I loved the catch a wave ! This hot, bright pink is so in, and it actually makes you feel that you can surf in it ... and in style ! Michael Kors has such a clear statement in what he wants to show, and he completly achived in it again ... its amazing
I also liked the Color Code, there it is the hot pink again, so tasteful... mixed with the black and white ... so gorgeous! Loved it!
Thanks Lauren ! Do more posts like this ! I really liked this notes that you made, giving your opinion!
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LOVE the neoprene trend! That model looks like she stepped right off of a surfboard and onto the runway. Cool twist on the fanny pack too..
Also love how Stella McCartney has been mixing hawaiian-esque or tropical prints with stripes, it's a combo I may not have dared to try on my own, but it works!
xo,
Casey : Girl in the Poodle Shoes <-- use that link to check out my blog!!
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I love eye-popping colors! Here is what caught my eye...
I also love this Chanel piece... so lovely :)
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I love the crop pants! The black strip running along the side is so trendy and elongating. I definitely need to find some pants this style (plus, the shoes are amazee!)
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First, I love this post!!! I hope we get to see more of your take on high fashion and specific designers!! I am completely OBSESSED with the Burberry Prorsum line! The trench coats, the dresses and the skirts are all amazing!! I also love how most of their line is neutral colors or more subdued colors and then they have loud bursts of color. I think this makes it so much more dramatic when the turquoise and the yellows and such make an entrance!
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I love the colour code trend, i really want some brightly coloured trousers or 'pants' as you call them, topshop do these lovely bright trends in various fabrics, chino's, jeans, loose fitting, jogging bottoms, all in block colours, i am definatly going to invest in some! xoxo
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That's the fun part about high fashion! Most of it comes off as completely un-wearable, but the micro trends you see are what you need to look into becuase that is what we can translate to steet style (and will keep you ahead of the trends). It's about imagining how you can take a look from the runway to your closet :-)
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The colorful pants are ok and I own shoes that zippers on them so that's cool. Everything else I would never wear.
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