From prints gone wild to a whole lot of shimmer and shine, here are the key trends from Cruise/Resort 2020 lookbooks and runways to cop for the holidays.
It’s that time of the year again when everyone will either be on holiday or wining and dining to the calendar’s best memories. Resort season, also known as Cruise season, is synonymous with that picture, expressed by wanderlust-inducing shows at exotic destinations.
Christian Dior set the pace at Marrakech back in April. Louis Vuitton then took off from New York’s iconic JFK airport. Chloe looked to the East and put on a captivating show in Shanghai. Meanwhile, Chanel and Gucci brought the travel bug back to their respective birthplaces of Paris and Rome.
Now, whether you’re shopping for your holiday wardrobe or going for a holiday to shop for a new wardrobe, here are the key trends from the Cruise/Resort 2020 lookbooks and runways to cop for the season.
Bow wow
Chanel
Gucci
Christian Dior
Giorgio Armani
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The best (fashionable) gifts to give yourself this holiday are topped with a pretty bow, ribbon or knot.
Orange is the new black
Chloe
Bottega Veneta
Victoria Beckham
Off-White
The summer wave of yellows has graduated to oranges ranging from apricot to pumpkin and marmalade (shades coincidentally named after foods you might find on festive menus, perhaps?).
Prints gone wild
Burberry
Christian Dior
Louis Vuitton
Prada
Clashing colours, textures and prints are combined for maximalist holiday looks that are loud, wild and totally in trend.
Shimmer and shine
Kate Spade New York
Balenciaga
Diane von Furstenberg
Max Mara
It’s not the festive season if there isn’t a hint of sparkle somewhere – why not let that sparkle be you? And it doesn’t have to be the usual silver or gold, as vivid sequinned dresses and pantsuits take over some of our favourite designer stores.
Bold shoulder business
Michael Kors
Versace
Isabel Marant
Brands like Michael Kors and Isabel Marant are bringing the bold shoulder back in the form of boxy-cut dresses and architectural blouses.
Flower power
Tory Burch
Chloe
Giambatista Valli
Florals never really go out of season, but this time, the ubiquitous print is presented with gentle restrain – elegant, feminine and timeless.
Related: Cruise 2020: What we loved about the Chanel, Dior and Prada shows
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