Best Resort Fashion Collections 2021

In addition, the lockdown measures have forced many designers to assemble these collections without being able to meet their teams in the studio. (On average, the total number of looks was also reduced.) As a result, brands had to get creative, whether it was bringing in their staff to model the clothes or photographing their lookbooks in remote locations while following social distancing guidelines. Below, we’ve rounded up some of the most notable collections for Resort 2021.

In recent years, MM6 Maison Margiela has taken control of the central fashion scene, benefiting from a collaboration with The North Face and performing stunning catwalks in London and Milan. But for Resort 2021, the house had an equally important impact with a take off interpretation of the work of Martin Margiela. Under the creative jurisdiction of John Galliano, the design team crafted a simple yet versatile fashion collection stripped of overdone statement pieces and flashy moments.

Instead, the line presents a beautiful reinterpretation of Margiela’s philosophy, offering a mix of boxy suit and casual sportswear, a selection of velcro-adjustable shirt dresses and pants, and a range of two-piece sets. infused with denim among several other raised looks. .

In past seasons, Carolina Herrera’s Resort collections have drawn heavily from places far away (Latin vacations for 2020 and Palm Springs in the 60s for 2019), but for this season the brand has been forced to look at it. interior amid the pandemic. “For this collection, my starting point was not an exotic location but rather my own living room, where I sat and let my creativity run free,” explained Creative Director Wes Gordon. “The world is serious enough; fashion has to let our dreams fly and bring us joy.”

The range follows the vividly colored landscape of an intrepid world and lets the imagination run wild, sparking curiosity with liberating silhouettes including a poppy-print taffeta dress with exaggerated bows complementing the bustier and a pleated marigold dress with 18 layers of tulle.

Tod’s Creative Director Walter Chiapponi has appealed to relaxed 70s elegance for pre-spring 2021. In a collection for men and women, shades of green, burgundy, navy and sky blue come together in tandem with muted tones, tastefully incorporating flashes of color into sportswear designed to meet the codes of sophistication.

The men’s collection embraces masculinity in combinations of corduroy pants and high-end blazers, while the women’s range showcases a skillful calm with knee-length skirts and eye-catching bow-tie blouses. Overall, the intricate details of each set are a testament to the label’s forward-thinking take on classic builds.

This resort season, Creative Director Virgil Abloh announced that Off-White is now developing its collections for men and women in one studio. And as he synchronizes the rhythm of the two projects, their production in the same room becomes evident in the lookbooks. Mirrored inspirations weave their way into both ranges, while bold cuts and pointed constructions find prominence for both sexes.

On the women’s side, a scarlet red double-breasted blazer pairs with a leather moto dress, shrunken tracksuit and a cool all-white shirt, while the red and fuchsia color blocking commands both a pant and pencil skirt jumpsuit. . As for the men’s collection, military-grade decorum overcoats match the two-tone trousers and topstitched denim, while all-over graffiti prints, beaded half-belts and bomber jackets echo a sentiment. anti-establishment. Proving that fundamentals are essential, Abloh reinterprets the everyday wardrobe with forward-thinking reinventions, resulting in two well-balanced collections.

Typically traveling far and wide for a backdrop, the latest Louis Vuitton cruise collection was shot in a much more familiar space: Nicolas Ghesquire’s studio in Paris. Inspired by a locked-out “stationary trip”, the range, dubbed “Game On,” makes playful references to a popular quarantine activity to play cards. Placing puffy designs of clubs, spades, diamonds and hearts on iconic dresses and accessories, the collection is inspired by introspection. “I looked for a place that had appealed to me for a long time, a place that I hadn’t taken the time to return to. To find one inspiration after another,” Ghesquire said in a statement. “It’s an exploration of my creative identity.”

At the head of Jil Sander, husband and wife designers Luke and Lucie Meier unveiled a Resort 2021 collection defined by pure and demanding silhouettes. Valuing the human touch of craftsmanship in each piece, the art directors emphasized their appreciation for counter-styles, combining assertive proportions and practical textiles with masculine cuts and soft colors. Highlights include a pointed cut cream gazar blazer with a taper-inspired asymmetrical skirt, oversized light-colored bags with accented cross-over sashes and a pillow-like cape in a shiny egg-white silk satin casually tossed an double cashmere dress. Overall, the collection is a respectful exploration of nature and the existence of the label within it.

This season, Creative Director Riccardo Tisci has used a powerful styling duality: a refined fit and cutting edge streetwear. “I wanted to take advantage of the familiar, the things that give us comfort and strength,” he said in a statement. “I went back to what first inspired me in the codes of the heritage house Burberry, like the check, the iconic stripes and the unicorn emblems, but I revisited them with a new perspective, incorporating elements of sophistication and street style through the prism of the outdoors. Among the abundance of on-trend looks, the balance of a matching, clean-cut suit in the house’s signature print contrasts sharply with the value of a classic camel trench coat with the timeless Burberry logo painted on the waistband in red.

In the midst of the darkest months of the pandemic, Olivier Rousteing took refuge in his artistic vision, largely centered on bright colors and full of hope. For the Balmain’s Resort 2021 collection, the designer worked digitally with his team to mimic the vivid hues, dominant graphics and crisp cuts of ’90s fashion, serving as a much-needed reminder of youthful optimism.

Within the range, a hot pink check blazer and matching monochromatic skirt pair with a pastel green assembly and a striking glove accented by a crystal-embellished top, while a signature sequin suit jacket in black and yellow pays homage to the house’s enduring heritage.

For Resort, Isabel Marant paid homage to the exaggerated structural volumes of the ’80s with bold, oversized shoulders and tightly cinched high waists that provided contrast. Last season’s stirrup pants were reworked in acid-washed jeans and paired with a solid-collar pouf-y blouse, while a double-breasted Prince of Wales suit showcased the feminine form in a way. strictly professional. The color story fuses warm, light tones with dominant shades of red, green and navy blue, giving optimism that the colder months will not go black.

Photos courtesy of the brands