Roksanda Ilincic, who has previously collaborated with Gareth Pugh, presented her glamorous resort collection. The inclusion of chic metallic accessories incorporates a trendy element into the mature classic collection.

So, I guess I can’t keep ignoring Resort collections any longer, as weird as they are. This might mean I’ll have to pay attention to Pre-Fall now, too, as odd as those are as well. Whatever–2010 has brought about a batch of truly viable Resort collections, and how do I kick off a round of Runway Rundowns for any season? With Rachel Roy, of course.

Probably the one thing I love the most about Roy’s collections is her constantly evolving, yet somehow singularly individual aesthetic. Minus the Childlike Empress headgear, this resort collection felt less like something you’d wear on the sundeck of your yacht (which is why I’m loathe to discuss so many Resort collections, because they seem to reinforce that stale standard that fashion is strictly for rich white women) and more like light, fresh summer dressing for the Young Professional of Tomorrowland. And y’all already know how I feel about hot professional dressing and fashion futurism, so you know I’m all about this collection.

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SOURCE: Means of First Resort: Rachel Roy R10

If Naeem Khan’s resort collection is any indication, the Spring/Summer ’08 trend of bright colors will come back just as strong in ’09. Current trends of ethnic prints and ombre fabrics will persevere as well, in addition to the florals that are expected to be the new hotness for this fall.

As always, the tailoring is meticulous and Khan consistently strikes the perfect balance between bold fabrics (in both color and pattern) and the intricate detail work that is something of a signature. Perhaps more so than any other Resort collection I’ve seen within the past few seasons, each look immediately makes me think of a fabulous event in an exotic locale where it could be worn (and, I can dream that it would be worn by me). Fave shots below (especially that last one, swoon), courtesy of Style.com:

“Derek Lam, meanwhile, has a Western inspiration: “Le Cercle Rouge,” Jean-Pierre Melville’s Seventies crime film with nary a female protagonist in sight. The result is a charming lineup with a men’s wear edge, as in a beribboned halter tank made from shirting fabric.” – WWD on Lam’s Resort Collection.

The blue dress is by far one of my favorite shapes of the season. What do you think indies?  Wearable or hate it.

I usually don’t like Isaac Mizrahi, and his Target collection was less than impressive. But, apparently, this season he has a new icon, Roman Emperor Augustus. Not sure how this will translate into wearable fashion, but these two pieces from his resort collection are surprisingly very cute, girly, and very wearable. If only his Target collection was similar!

That sentence is the best description I can come up with for Marc Jacobs Resort 2009. A mis-mosh of design elements and inspirations that do not mix well in a collection that offers distinct pieces that when grouped together form three to four separate fairly good collections. The collection, much like Jacobs himself, seems to try to be everything to everybody. The designers internal battles and recent public scrutiny seem to be reflected in his work. The women are strong in powersuits, then delicate in bows, fun and youthful, then stern and professional as if suffering from a form of fashion schizophrenia.

80’s and 90’s fuse. So do jewel tones and black. Hearts & bows. Kimono’s and Gladiators. Business women and tarts.

It’s all very confusing. But very, very well done, as only a designer like Marc can attempt to pull something like this off without being sent to the fashion loony bin (they exist, I swear. I think it’s called T.J.Maxx.)

Congrats on creating 4 very wearable collections. Hopefully you didn’t just blow your final load prematurely.

First look from Proenza Schouler Resort 2009. The look is relaxed, oversized and just a bit androgynous, but the real question we’ve been asking ourselves is whether or not this is for the same buyer who picked up the designers past collections.  Love it, but wonder.