Resort 2013
I learned in Textile and Apparel Management 1000 the fall semester of my sophomore year that designers’ holiday or resort collections were created for those who like to take vacations during the holiday season. How convenient since we all like to shop before we travel anyway. The collections are premiered in the summer, so they could be available for purchase by the holiday season. Premieres aren’t on a strict schedule like the spring and fall shows, but the collections themselves are just as good.
Oscar de la Renta
Oscar de la Renta is a busy old man, who loves to please those in the fashion world, and that’s exactly what he did when he premiered his resort 2013 collection last Monday. It’s filled with skirtsuits, sleeveless day dresses, double-face coats and high-waisted pants all in gingham print, graphic black and white prints, lace, colorful floral prints, silk, tulle, sequin and only Lord knows what else. Oscar’s collections are always mini collections that tie into one, and they are always oh so fabulous.
Rachel Roy
Rachel Roy is a talented designer who is unbelievably underrated. Her collections and designs are always up to part, and her Macy’s collection is both affordable and stylish. She premiered her resort 2013 collection yesterday, and it was everything I expected it to be. Colorful, small and simple. She knows how to design for the everyday woman and she knows what the everyday woman wants, which is to be fashionable everyday while still being settled. I give the collection four stars, and I give the color-blocked, block-heel sandals paired with a few looks a five. I need those.
See more resort collections here.
