When Sarah Burton was named the new creative director at Alexander McQueen, many were pleased because they felt she was the right choice to continue Lee McQueen’s legacy.  The Resort 2011 collection has been revealed and Burton did not disappoint.  She maintained the fashion house’s aesthetic of exacting details and precise tailoring.  McQueen’s Resort collection was a major stand-out for the season because of the stunning gowns and the fantastic lines exhibited in the suits. 

McQueen’s First Collection Without McQueen [Jezebel]

Michael Kors delivered a Resort 2011 collection that was clean, simple and chic.  The designer was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award at the CFDA Awards this week for his 30 years in the fashion industry.  He has consistently delivered inspired work and this collection was no different.  Neutrals in taupe, white and black with a splash of tangerine would describe the color palette.  I felt a vibe of the most sophisticated safari.  Animal prints were used as subtle accents for variety and visual interest.  The shapes and colors readily provides an air of simple elegance to collection.

Oscar de la Renta streamed his Resort 2011 runway show live online yesterday.  Great styling brought the collection to life, and it was as elegant as the resort pieces.  The opening looks had a nautical all-American vibe that resonated.   Stripes and the colors red, white and blue were bountiful.  Beautiful neutrals with pops of color were sprinkled throughout.  Sparkles were also well represented on the runway right down to the shoes once we got to the formal looks.  One-by-one cocktail dresses sauntered down the runway.  Let’s not forget fantasy gowns that could have stepped out of a fairy-tale romance. 

Dior showcased it’s Resort 2011 collection in Shanghai over the weekend.  They had beautiful gowns in lovely pastel colors that are reminiscent of sorbet.  One-by-one, gowns in colors like raspberry, peach, lemon, orange, grape and lime floated down the runway.  The collection was very lady-like and feminine with beautiful accents of sequins through-out.  Wonderful details of ruffles and tiered-layers highlighted the ethereal nature of the pieces. 

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