Fresh off the runway: hottest summer designer looks [PHOTOS]
Emilio Pucci, Celine, and Givenchy offer women splashy and ethereal pieces for this season's warm and sunny vibe.
The biggest names in fashion have released their 2012 resort collections, and the overall feel takes us on a sublime journey of prints, rippling fabrics and sleek finishes. Peter Dundas describes his collection for Emilio Pucci as "Marianne Faithful in the Mick Jagger era" to Vogue.com. The pieces ooze a pleasant hippie ambiance mixed with the modernity of animal prints and cascading liquid effect on fabric. A flowing dress with a patchwork light floral print has the feel of a flowerchild dancing on the moonlight, while a zebra print swimsuit works great for a day at the beach. A sky blue tailored suit that matches the hue of the summer sky is the perfect ensemble for a day at the office, while a bright yellow romper jacket adds a zesty tang to any plain top or blouse.
Celine's resort collection is a bouquet of innovation, with unusual cuts that reflect the fashion forward sensibility of the brand's creative designer Phoebe Philo. The individual pieces sail through an expressive route to sharp chic, with bold colors and wallpaper floral prints. An elegant blouse with sheer sleeves has an unusual twist of a closed neck and tapering on the front, and a lively floral skirt with slit at the front finishes a quick and easy summer look. The collection's accessories are also show stealers, with chain bags, dainty pumps and wide belts.
The Givenchy resort 2012 collection is a dark and edgy ride to a garden of inverted flowers, silk, and stunning silhouettes. The palette is warm, dominated by coral, olive green and intense hues like orange and Tuscan red. The pleasantly unrestrained prints of wild flowers mirrored create interesting new patterns, and flattering cuts work great for tropical vacations and special occasions. The collection also offers of tailored suits and dresses, as well as graphic platform heels and wedges in a harmony of daring floral prints.
Side note: Mirrored floral prints, tailored summer suits, solid colors, classic hues are the trend this season. To see the full Celine, Emilio Pucci and Givenchy Resort 2012 collections, visit www.Vogue.com.