Floaty dresses are being worn over pants (the wide-leg silhouette is still in, lest you expected a return to skinnies), and feminine details like silk scarves, ruffles, and frills are challenged by fierce cutouts and chunky boots. The looks here not only define the fashion houses they come from, but they're also hit-the-street cool and as flashy as you'd expect from the designers who continue to churn out It pieces — every Spring, Fall, and season in between.
Skinny scarves with printed shifts and matching socks give the Missoni collection a mod feel, while turbans, embroidered tees, and geometric belts keep things unexpected.
The Michael Kors Resort collection strikes with a certain buzz thanks to serious texture, from fur to tinsel and sequins. The color palette doesn’t even need much of a range — these looks would be full of pizzazz if only in black and white.
While Elie Saab is usually the romantic girl’s dream, there’s a daring edge to this season’s collection thanks to sky-high espadrilles, platforms, and thick leather belts. Meanwhile, eveningwear gets sparkly with an abundance of sequins, and sheer details reveal sexy slips of skin.
The Elizabeth and James girl is relaxed as ever, toting all her essentials at the side in a leather hobo bag and slipping into breezy separates, some in an embroidered velvet, that sweep the floor.
The Cynthia Rowley looks are vibrant as can be this season, and it’s thanks to satin mules with floral appliqué, metallic bags, and chunky platform sneakers that we won’t forget a single look.
Inspired by paintings, Milly's prints are artful and loud and the colors particularly bold. While these are classic Summer silhouettes, they make a memorable statement.
The Rebecca Taylor girl is equal parts feminine and edgy — don’t ask her to pick a side. Why should she? Her wardrobe has it all: two-tone distressed denim, a velvet jumpsuit, and lace.
Giamba's playful animal prints are played up by sparkly peep-toe heels that really add some jazz. Sporty elements come by way of striped bombers and sweaters, and Victorian-inspired pieces add a girlie touch.
Rag & Bone’s Resort style is all about layering sporty separates in a way that feels particularly elegant. Even front-slit trousers that give a peek at a pair of sneakers look luxe thanks to dark shades and fabrics such as velvet.
Edun keeps the modest girl in mind by keeping the neck covered, even if just by way of a choker or a buttoned collar. Bright shades like yellow and orange liven up oversize silhouettes that elongate the body.
Workwear staples like tailored tops, trousers, and plaid sets come undone in Creatures of Comfort’s Resort lookbook. The pieces are worked up with denim, pleated crop tops, and funky tassled shoes that belong on the playground.
Adam Lippes is full of all the latest trends (think major pleats, wide-leg pants, and pussy-bow blouses, but it’s the wraparound lace pumps and accordion mules that are particularly alluring.
You'll want to stomp around in Tibi's Resort looks all season long, and not only because they're so obviously comfortable. Sets got broken up with wide tube-like belts, and sleeves were unbuttoned in single spots to give your arms room to breathe. The finishing touch? One drop disc earring, just because.
Jeremy Scott didn't just invite the coolest models to walk down the Moschino runway, he dressed them in groovy, '70s-inspired outfits that screamed, "Let's dance!" Coordinated sets were the name of the game, and their prints were colorfully loud and fierce.
Roberto Cavalli blended all his craziest patterns by pairing oversize kimonos with sexy jumpsuits and patchwork maxis with embroidered jackets and matching denim booties or wedges. Everything about the latest collection — even the intricately woven, sexy, sheer gowns — was bohemian festive.
Anna Sui made us want to feel the breeziness of chiffon maxis and play up the daintiness of it all with lace socks and matching chokers. You don't even need jewelry when the printed, live-in pieces are this lovely.
Prabal Gurung brought sex appeal to feminine ruffles and modest high necks with slits, sheer skirts, and see-through panels. A jacquard coat was unfolded and buttons left undone at the sides to achieve an "unfinished" style.
Altuzarra was a mixed bag. Silk, lace-finished pieces felt super delicate, but in their vibrant colorways and accessorized with suede belts and lace-up bags, there was nothing soft about them. Also standout were the chunky two-toned belts that added edge to sweaters and blazers in unexpected ways.
The See by Chloé girl wants to feel all things soft this season, from her sweater dresses down to her slippers. Texture played a major role in this collection, which began with jersey and knit dresses and ended with canvas totes, linen separates, and denim.
Carven's line was complete with mixed textures, electric-looking metallics, and chunky shoes — some finished with pearls, others featuring multiple buckles.
A.L.C.'s looks were luxe, including a velvet trench coat, tiger stripes, and a furry jacket. But these standout pieces were downplayed by Converse sneakers and crop tops, making regal look cool.
Marc Jacobs brought a functional finish to crazy '80s-inspired prints and acid-wash denim. Every detail — from the sequined shirts to crystallized brooches — was dazzling. Scarves were voluminous and tied in bows around the neck, and animal-patterned boots were appropriate for stomping to old-time rock 'n' roll on the playground.
Rosie Assoulin brought new details to her signature shapes, surprising with dainty ruffles or strategically placed knots instead of cutouts. Chunky platforms and statement earrings accessorized her outfits, and a touch of athleisure could be felt thanks to drawstring waistbands and sweat material.
The Tory Burch girl was laid-back and a bit more bohemian thanks to fringe, beaded chandelier earrings, and pom-pom accessories. But sequins spoke to her inner glamour queen, and there were still chain-strap loafers and suits for a preppy touch.
This season, the Versace girl was colorblocking her entire wardrobe, which was filled with primary colors, playful bags, and platform shoes. Sexy slits and cutouts were still aplenty, but not without a modest surprise from a crisp collar.
Emilio Pucci always makes a statement with look-at-me prints, but it's the label's multitussled bags that were standing out for Resort. Splashy sequins, off-the-shoulder silhouettes, and crinkled silk were the finishing touches on this vibrant collection.
The details on these Ports 1961 looks felt a little random — pockets were misplaced, tops didn't quite meet bottoms at the right point, and shoes were untied. But that's what makes Resort so much fun. The Ports girl is sticking to her playful side all season long.
The Narciso Rodriguez clothes were as sleek and minimal as ever, but it's the flattering way the fabric wrapped around the body that made this line so appealing.
For the first time, Public School combined menswear and womenswear, sending versatile pieces down the runway that felt funky in design but fresh in styling — the dresses and skirts worked just as well on the boys as they did on the girls, all complete with leather high-top sneakers.
Sonia Rykiel updated crisp suits, dresses, and off-the-shoulder tops with gypsy-inspired accessories. Printed headscarves, wide belts, and long earrings played into the theme, and puff sleeves exaggerated the silhouettes.
For his Cruise collection, Alessandro Michele took over Westminster Abbey in London, calling order to his ethereal, romantic pieces. The playful shades like periwinkle and turquoise were still in abundance, only balanced with garden hats, tartan print, and the Union Jack.
Floral print was blown up and beautiful, floating down chiffon pieces and accompanied by oversize matching bags. There was a touch of edge, too, from unexpected sequins, black leather, and a panel effect on skirts.
The playful Erdem ruffles, floral appliqué, and girlie lace were all back again for Resort, but this line embraces new trends such as peplum, the cinched kimono, and the off-the-shoulder bell sleeve.
This season took us on a trip through Grey Gardens, allowing the more youthful Valentino girl to experiment with vintage pieces and work them into her modern wardrobe. Pleats were pretty and jumpsuits movable, but the embellishments are key: sequins, patchwork denim, and colorful embroidery make every look pop.
Cushnie et Ochs remained as sexy as ever with unexpected cutouts and splices covering skirts and tight dresses alike, but the label played with a dark denim for Cruise along with delicate tassel details that will make these pieces signature.
Fabric pulls in every which way in order to elongate the look — also thanks to supersize sleeves and pooling trousers. A blended tie-dye also makes its way onto the hemline of skirts and even shoes.
Pringle of Scotland's Resort collection makes you want to slip into comfy ribbed separates that flatter your every curve. But the Pringle girl wears them in a relaxed way, letting her jacket slip off her shoulders and stomping around in slip-on espadrilles. The studded belts are just a little something extra, a final thought.
Tweed sets were seen just as commonly as cozy knits; breezy, lightweight tops met the structure of pants; and jeans were reintroduced as a staple. The shoes were oxfords and embellished slides that you could pair interchangeably with the dresses or trousers.
Nicolas Ghesquière knows his customer, along with the celeb loyalists who make his minidresses look tough. This collection was about vibrant colorblocking, unexpected slits and cutouts, and the meeting of activewear — like board shorts and trackpants — with feminine streetwear (think ruffled leather crop tops).
This Dior collection was big on the jewels — whether in the form of choker necklaces or the embellishment on skirts and dresses — and layered ensembles took A-line shapes. If you're not wearing a retro mini over your flares, you're slipping into the full-sleeved evening dress or coat, all of this elegance grounded by leather boots with thick, metallic soles. Silk scarves made for streamer-like decorations.
The distinctively playful line, which almost always follows a theme, headed to Downtown NYC — but in the '80s. Rocker prints were loud but often not even as noticeable as the poppy bags and thick-paneled shoes.
Fendi's strong Resort collection was a story of color and kaleidoscopic prints. Curvy-shaped shoes played up the illusion of it all, but just when you thought Karl Lagerfeld was getting too deep into his dream, you spotted the fashion house's signature touches: fur, the beautifully decorated handbag, and those cat-eye sunglasses that keep everything youthful, funky, and fresh.