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

MAGENTA MEETS LIME

In fashion right now it’s not about the color, it’s about the color combo. One mix that John Galliano used for his couture collection for Maison Margiela and that reappears in more wearable ways in resort presentations is a vibrant concoction of magenta and green. Designers use the two hues in prints, in solids for ensembles, or in a graphic way such as contrasting lapels.

GIAMBA RESORT 2019

MAISON MARGIELA ARTISANAL F/W 2018 COUTURE
ROKSANDA CRUISE 2019
CALVIN KLEIN CRUISE 2019
GIAMBA CRUISE 2029
PREEN RESORT 2019

LOCO FOR COCO

 

Textured tweeds are showing up all over Pre-Fall. Nubbly yarns and color-flecked weaves work for dresses, suits, outerwear and even pants. Leather-bound edges or frayed raw-cut edges finish. A new generation is drawn to the classic Chanel suit, made young this season with cargo pockets, patent trims, contrast arms or witty printed versions.

Giamba Pre Fall 2018
Koche Pre Fall 2018
Agnona Pre Fall 2018
Oscar de la Renta Pre Fall 2018
Huishan Zhang Pre Fall 2018