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

DUVETS GET PERSONAL

The padded scarf has been edging its way onto runways for a few years, but this season it seems to be taking hold. There are rich jacquard versions, floral prints, leopard patterns and reversible solids. Some take the shape of a shawl (like a tiny portable duvet) or a shawl-jacket hybrid. Embellishments include fringed edges, toggle drawstrings, or pyramid-shaped brass studs.

Preen by Thornton Bregazzi Fall/Winter RTW 18
Phillip Lim Fall/Winter RTW 18
Michael Kors Fall/Winter RTW 18
Fashion East Fall/Winter RTW 18
Roksanda Ilincic Fall/Winter RTW 18
Jil Sander Fall/Winter RTW 18

GREEN DAY

There’s a new green in town. Darker and bluer than last season’s “color of the year”, the new verdant shades fall somewhere between bottle green and blue spruce, with some emeralds and olives rounding out the range. The color looks particularly right in clean, minimalist silhouettes, or used for simple green-ground prints, cut into soft dresses. Mirror-finish silver, in the form of pants or footwear, brings in a modern edge.

Paco Rabanne
Tibi PF 2018
Samuji PF 2018
No. 21 PF 2018
Roksanda PF 2018
Samuji PF 2018
Samuji PF 2018
Paco Rabanne PF 2018
Paco Rabanne PF2018