Look ahead not that far into the distance and you’ll see that next Summer’s fashion trends are already breaking. Designers have presented their Resort collections, telling us what clothes we would want to wear when this Winter’s over, but next Spring hasn’t quite started. Over the years, Resort collections have become more and more important to consumers, as they stay on a retailer’s shelves the longest. What they may be seeing a lot less is of, however, athleisure – a trend that has had massive popularity for the past few cycles. Meanwhile, trends like bomber jackets, slip dresses, cold shoulders and wide-leg pants are still going strong. From sporty jackets to logos, here are the standout fashion trends from the Resort 2017 collections.
Everything Pink
Whether it’s a delicate blush or a bright fuchsia or something in-between – designers are all about pink, this Resort season. Salmon pink is the sweetest colour for Resort 2017, best paired with a more sour side shade like mustard, Roksanda Illincic’s choice. Gucci, too, gave their sugary hues some edge with a smattering of bold accessories. This quintessentially feminine colour was incorporated in outfits, unapologetically, from head to toe at Boss and Lela Rose, using pleats and frills, respectively. Valentino went for a brighter pink when the pants, polo neck knit and embellished coat were concocted. Bottega Veneta chose a shiny fabric and dusty rose for their skirt suits and it was Altuzarra who put the pink knit dress on the map.
Logo Mania
The 1980s logo revival was carried out with pride with one clear statement displayed on the front of a T-shirt or sweater or dress. Marc Jacobs drew on the loudest parts of the era for his Resort collection – crimped hair, neon colours and MTV logos. Marc’s disco-ready sweatshirts were the in-between-season hero pieces. Many designers made sure to stamp their signatures and logos on clothes, rendering the simplest of garments, ultra-cool. MSGM used it on panelled sporty T-shirts; Gucci and Chanel did the same but with a more vacation vibe to the looks. Moschino infused their brand name logo in the midst of colourful prints on dresses, whereas, Givenchy kept things monochrome and clean so the logo is in complete focus.
Micro Florals
This Resort season, everything’s revolving around roses and other flowers, too. Florals were small but graphic interpretations were the biggest hit for most collections where it was less chintz and more flower power. Designers covered dresses, skirts, jumpsuits and tops in tiny floral motifs, prints and patterns, giving a gardenlike aura to the garments. Prada not only put micro florals on their midi-length dresses but also the shower caps that complimented the clothes perfectly. Dior and Calvin Klein also used tiny flowers on 1920s style midi dresses in flowing fabrics. Anna Sui opted for a sheer floral dress with a Victorian neckline but the most intriguing piece was by Alexander McQueen who created a panelled dress with frills and more.
Out of Proportion
There’s never been a better time to play with proportion than now. From oversized sleeves to extremely flared pants, these are the most balanced, yet out-of-order looks of the season. Bell sleeves, flared trousers and huge peplums distorted the silhouettes for the designers. Delpoo and Carolina Herrera went for oversized trousers, cropped and wide-legged, respectively while cinching the waist for an exaggerated effect, giving a peplum look to the tops. Ellery opted for a pair of extra wide-legged trousers too, but went a step ahead by choosing bell sleeves. Monse’s version included a supersized cargo pants and Adeam redefined relaxed silhouettes with a sweatshirt on top of a loose grey dress.
Evening Bomber
Bombers, macs, parkas – take your pick from the most practical of outerwear options for 2017. Louis Vuitton’s sport-themed Rio show was packed with full of posh bombers, while Givenchy, Coach, Sacai and more presented decorative takes on the same. While it certainly isn’t a new trend, we couldn’t go without name-checking the bomber. Embellished versions have been going strong for a few seasons, and at this point every designer and their sister labels are offering their own versions. According to this Resort season, the bomber is here to stay, and it’s ready for the eveningwear – embroidered, sequined at Gucci, laced up at Giamba, metallic at Marc Jacobs or otherwise armed with a feminine, elegant touch when paired with skirts and dresses.
