So I occasionally put together some looks on style.com when the new seasonal collections are presented.  Resort wear is consistently my favorite to peruse.  There is less avant garde and conceptual design and more colorful and classic sportswear relevant to normal life.  for the most part.  I posted some of my likes and dislikes below-feel free to flip through my whole lookbook online here!

Winners:

Giambattista Valli

Vionnet

Naeem Khan

Jill Stuart

Lela Rose

Milly

No. 21

Losers:

Rachel Comey – What’s with the masks?  The clothes are actually likable but the mask detracts from any possible commercial appeal.  I get it – it’s conceptual, abstract, a statement unbeknownst to the masses but, as Micheal Kors would say:

“Oh the ‘C’ word,” Mr. Kors drawls, referring to the word commercial, often perceived as a slur in high-fashion circles. “I am very happy to be the ‘C’ word. I think that fashion is, unless someone wears it, it is a moot point.”

Rochas – I’m just not sure who the target market is here.  The collection begins with Vanity Fair (the outlet store – not the magazine) style moo moos, touches on tween appropriate mall wear and closes with ill fitting suits and unfortunately drop waist-ed silk slip dresses.  And those shoes! gah…