What do I love about Phi's Cruise collection? The fact that it really doesn't remind me of a cruise collection. The use of the drop crotch pants and shorts is an interesting choice, but I think I like it. I really love all of the zippers and leather, which add simple details that really set off a look. The color palette really doesn't scream cruise to me, but I don't think it needs to. Some of the silhouettes are reminiscent of a scuba wetsuit, which is a different approach on doing a cruise collection. My favorite look of the whole collection is the one fourth from the right in the second image-- the construction of the jacket just rocks. All in all, it's a breath of fresh air for the cruise season.
I love a woman who can keep me guessing, and Miuccia threw a slight curveball with this collection after her rather grim looking AW 09/10 collection. This lovely little collection was kicked off with some wonderful nude and pastel pieces, which were my favorite part. Bows were consistently present throughout, and we even got some print on print action!
So I get home today from school, wait, so I get home today from the LAST day of school, and I check style.com to see if they updated the 2010 cruise collections. AND THEY DID. This juicy collection is courtesy of Oscar de la Renta. I really am glad some of the designers are retaining a runway show opposed to just snapping photos in a studio. Above are my favorite looks from the collection. I really like the prints used, and the color palette associated with them. The dresses were fantastic, especially the one Karlie closed it all out with!
Dolce & Gabbana, Emilio Pucci, Michael Kors, Christian Dior, House of Holland
