The fashion calendar is much more complex than most people might perceive. There are the biannual Haute couture collections, the biannual Ready-To-Wear collections, the biannual Men’s collections and, last but not least, the Resort collections.
Haute Couture Spring-Summer 2012
Paris Fashion Week - Fall 2012-Winter 2013
Fall 2012-Winter 2013 - Mixed Highlights
"Resort Fashion" by Caroline Rennolds Milbank
Audrey Hepburn in "Two for the Road", 1967.
Call them “Resort,” “Cruise,” “mid-season” or even “boutique” collections, the Resort collections are fast becoming a stronger player within the fashion calendar, which really translates into spending due to their undeniable retail appeal. Who really dresses strictly seasonally these days? Not the FurInsider!
Chris Benz - Resort 2013
Reem Acra - Resort 2013
Ralph Lauren - Resort 2013
Chado Ralph Rucci - Resort 2013
In a world when “dressing-up” means anything from a Chanel jacket and heels to a Hanes t-shirt and jeans, the Resort collections feed a much wider market. The sartorial dogma of “no white after Labor Day” may be mute nowadays; if you live in Miami or L.A., or the southern hemisphere for that matter, this rule doesn’t really apply anymore.
Dsquared² - Resort 2013
Chanel - Resort 2013
Tory Burch - Resort 2013
Louis Vuitton - Resort 2013
Which brings us to this round of collections. With as many looks and moods presented by the designers, there is something for everyone. And let’s not forget that summer furs are a vital part of the fashion cycle, made even more apparent by their presence in Resort collections.
Salvatore Ferragamo - Resort 2013
Versace - Resort 2013
Back in the days, the rich and famous went to Révillon or Fendi to get their mid-season fur fix. Today, the choices are more democratic and you might just want to go to your favorite department store or designer boutique to check-out the resort trunk shows in person.
Rachel Zoe - Resort 2013
J. Mendel - Resort 2013
Louis Vuitton - Resort 2013
As they say, a well-educated customer is a happy customer. More on some of those great fur looks…
Rag & Bone - Resort 2013
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