An under-the-sea theme coursed through Elie Saab’s resort collection, where intricately beaded gowns featured a wavy pattern and seafoam chiffon dresses evoked the transparency of water.
Known for his over-the-top glamour, Saab is trying to cater to a more casual world. Thus, there was an undercurrent of increased separates. Still, dressed down in the hands of Saab means an allover embroidered T-shirt paired with sleek crepe pants and leather jackets; most memorably a snakeskin moto.
While there was a notable effort toward strengthening daywear, Saab isn’t abandoning his glam-seeking customer, to whom he also offered his wide-lace assortment: a coral-colored halter gown featuring chiffon ruffled columns was striking.
Zac Zac Posen Resort 2018: The Zac Zac Posen collection evoked the glamour of the Twenties and Thirties.
Christian Siriano Resort 2018: The takeaway was a balance of the hard-soft, volume, textural play and clean lines.
Gabriela Hearst Resort 2018: For resort, Gabriela Hearst focused on materials while playing with color in a refined way.
Cushnie et Ochs Resort 2018: Carly Cushnie and Michelle Ochs were inspired by the idea of a celestial goddess for resort.
Michael Kors Collection Resort 2018: Michael Kors showed a resort collection with looks suited to the all the islands he loves, from Bora Bora to Manhattan.
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