Resort 2017: The Top 40 Looks of the Season
Resort collections used to be all about bikinis and sarongs Today, designers use the pre-spring collections as opportunities to create more versatile pieces, ranging from cozy knitwear to warm weather separates. Here, W editors select their favorite looks from the season. Now you just have to wait until November to shop the collections.
1
Louis Vuitton
With the Summer Olympics around the corner, Louis Vuitton designer Nicolas Ghesquière has performancewear and athletic uniforms on the mind. He even presented the sporty collection in Rio de Janeiro at the city’s contemporary art museum. The bold graphics and bright colors made this look a stand out. — Rickie De Sole
Photo by Getty Images.
2
Gucci
Alessandro Michele’s resort 2017 collection was fun and quirky. And, it looked good both coming and going: embroidered snakes climbed up the backs of coats made heads turn. — Rickie De Sole
Photo by Getty Images.
3
Altuzarra
Joseph Altuzarra makes clothes women want to wear, such as these graphic separates that work equally well together as on their own. — Rickie De Sole
Photo courtesy Altuzarra.
4
Calvin Klein Collection
Polka dots are a major Resort 2017 trend–but no one did them better than Calvin Klein Collection, who gave them a modern twist and in every size. — Rickie De Sole
Photo courtesy Calvin Klein.
5
Valentino
It was hard to choose just one look in this very big collection, but this floral dress was truly a standout. It’s a perfect for a holiday party! — Rickie De Sole
Photo courtesy Valentino.
6
Alexander McQueen
Every look in Sarah Burton’s pre-collections for Alexander McQueen are special and elaborate. Case in point: this eyelet dress covered with painted flowers, paired with multiple studded leather belts. — Sarah Zendejas
Photo courtesy Alexander McQueen.
7
Philosophy Di Lorenzo Serafini
What girl doesn’t want to slip into thigh high boots with a coquette kitten heel and put their arms into a little baby doll dress and run out the door feeling a little bit like Brigitte Bardot in the late ’60s, early ’70s? Lorenzo Serafini knows what girls want to wear and right now it is this. — Sarah Zendejas
Photo courtesy Philosophy Di Lorenzo Serafini.
8
Rochas
This season Rochas gave the quirky girl her perfect little black dress. — Sarah Zendejas
Photo courtesy Rochas.
9
See By Chloé
We can count on See By Chloé to offer the most beautiful bohemian pieces season after season. This dress is a light and airy confection one could live in all spring and summer long. — Sarah Zendejas
Photo courtesy See By Chloé.
10
Nili Lotan
This Nili Lotan leopard print dress is just as much a wardrobe staple as a LBD. — Sarah Zendejas
Photo courtesy Nili Lotan.
11
Sonia Rykiel
The vintage style of this shrunken fur jacket and extra long classic belt at Sonia Rykiel feels so chic for evening.— Nora Milch
Photo courtesy Sonia Rykiel.
12
Nina Ricci
A black silk slip dress gets an eclectic pop of color with off-the-shoulder green shirting sleeves at Nina Ricci. — Nora Milch
Photo courtesy Nina Ricci.
13
Helmut Lang
For Resort, Helmut Lang returns to the brand’s ’90s shapes we all love, with a silk slip top, cargo pants, and a jacket tied around the waist. — Nora Milch
Photo courtesy Helmut Lang.
14
Gabriela Hearst
Gabriela Hearst layers the finest fabrics — here an ultra-feminine pale blue lace outfit feels casual with chunky wool sweater made at her sheep ranch in Uruguay. — Nora Milch
Photo courtesy Gabriela Hearst.
15
Ellery
Ellery’s resort collection is all about new proportions, like a long skirt and extra long sleeves. — Nora Milch
Photo courtesy Ellery.
16
Rosetta Getty
This cream satin gown feels like something a modern Cleopatra–or a fashion forward bride–would adore. — Sam Walker
Photo courtesy Rosetta Getty.
17
Area
Area’s young designers, who often reference hyper-glam days of the early ’00s, are branching into bags for the first time. — Sam Walker
Photo courtesy Area.
18
Monse
Giving new life to the tired cargo pant, Monse introduces a pair with an exaggerated silhouette for Resort. When paired with a ladylike polka dot blouse, the winning combination exudes a confidence. — Sam Walker
Photo courtesy Monse.
19
Apiece Apart
Apiece Apart’s mix of easy separates and breezy dresses came in new shades including pops of pink and mango. However, it was this high-neck cutout number that was a true standout. — Sam Walker
Photo courtesy Apiece Apart.
20
Jil Sander
The classic trench gets a modern twist with Jil Sander’s heavyweight fabrics. This rich almond-hued coat feels fresh with a slightly overextended sleeve and drop-shoulder proportions. — Sam Walker
Photo courtesy Jil Sander.
21
Carolina Herrera
Celebrating her 35th year in business, Carolina Herrera referenced her classic silhouettes and styles with a youthful air. — Sam Milner
Photo courtesy Carolina Herrera.
22
Marc Jacobs
One could easily miss this prairie dress look among the over-the-top frills, logos and animal prints in the collection. With its ’80s-style puff sleeves and zebra-printed ankle boots, it’s a fun take on a classic Marc Jacobs style — more wild and subversive than sweet and demure. — Sam Milner
Photo courtesy Marc Jacobs.
23
Giambattista Valli
Season after season, you can always count on Giambattista Valli to have the most precious of floral frocks. — Sam Milner
Photo courtesy Giambattista Valli.
24
Christian Dior
As decadent as the Blenheim Palace surroundings, Christian Dior stuck to their house signatures — lace, florals and sequins in perfect feminine harmony. — Sam Milner
Photo by Getty Images.
25
Chanel
Sequins, lurex, and rainbow stripes could be sensory overload; however, the ease of this sweet summer dress paired with dressed-up oxfords make it a staple outfit for almost any destination or occasion. — Sam Milner
Photo by Getty Images.
26
Temperley London
Temperley evokes a sense of vacationing in the city for the bohemian who likes a little bit of structure. — Grace Fuller
Photo courtesy Temperley London.
27
Rosie Assoulin
Rosie Assoulin’s collection has such elegance, yet looks so comfortable — which feels so chic! — Grace Fuller
Photo courtesy Rosie Assoulin.
28
Thom Browne
The intricate pleats and seams are what draw fans expect from Thom Browne every season. For Resort, he used asymmetry in a way that made the pieces feel lighthearted and playful. — Grace Fuller
Photo courtesy Thom Browne.
29
Zimmerman
Zimmerman’d wispy florals still feel grounded thanks to bold colors and strong silhouettes. — Grace Fuller
Photo courtesy Zimmerman.
30
Emanuel Ungaro
This sharply tailored look feels both powerful and girly thanks to a strong shoulder and pretty floral print. — Schanel Bakkouche
Photo courtesy Emanuel Ungaro.
31
Prabal Gurung
Pearl buttons lining the slit on the dress add a little edge to this otherwise classic, elegant look. — Schanel Bakkouche
Photo courtesy Prabal Gurung.
32
Fendi
Karl Lagerfeld delivered a vibrant and romantic collection that had a decidedly folky influence. — Schanel Bakkouche
Photo courtesy Fendi.
33
Versace
A graphic leather jacket and sporty miniskirt are perfect for the city slicker at any time of year. — Schanel Bakkouche
Photo courtesy Versace.
34
Giamba
The designer served up plenty of his romance for resort with elegant floral dresses made out of pleated silk chiffon. — Schanel Bakkouche
Photo courtesy Giamba.
35
Adam Lippes
Adam Lippes is know for his romantic floral prints, but this charming lace dress stole the show because of its bright and fun hue. — Caroline Grosso
Photo courtesy Adam Lippes.
36
Protagonist
This was the first Resort collection from Protagonist. The shock of orange sherbet color was a welcome addition to the clean and chic neutrals the brand always offers its customers. — Caroline Grosso
Photo courtesy Protagonist.
37
Tome
In the last few seasons Tome has focused on covetable shirting in many different silhouettes. This shirt dress is an easy pack-and-go look that you’ll want to wear all summer long — or right now, if we could! — Caroline Grosso
Photo courtesy Tome.
38
Warm
Walk into Winnie Beattie’s Nolita store Warm on a cold day and you’re instantly transported to climate better than a January day in New York City. Her boutique’s in-house line has captured the same spirit in its easy dresses and separates. Here, a favorite floral from her resort collection. — Caroline Grosso
Photo courtesy Warm.
39
Brock
Brock has all the romantics out there swooning over their resort collection. The opening look could easily be an undergarment from over a century ago, but paired with a high boot, it feels both modern and fanciful. — Caroline Grosso
Photo courtesy Brock.
40
Delpozo
Josep Font consistently makes exaggerated shapes feel so chic and wearable, even when they are deeply complex in their construction. — Grace Fuller
Photo courtesy Delpozo.
