Resort 2012 Trends

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The Top Resort 2012 Trends

>> With so many newbies (Prabal Gurung, Joseph Altuzarra) joining established Cruise veterans (Michael Kors, Chanel), the number of designers presenting Resort collections this year topped out at nearly 200.
Top Resort 2012 Fashion Trends

>> With so many newbies (Prabal Gurung, Joseph Altuzarra) joining established Cruise veterans (Michael Kors, Chanel), the number of designers presenting Resort collections this year topped out at nearly 200. That's a pretty hefty number — one that pushes Resort from a mere rest stop between two big seasons to a definitive moment all on its own. It also means more outfits than ever for whatever holiday-fêting, jet-setting, beach-lounging, city-cruising adventure one has in mind. Here's a look at some of the most dominant themes to emerge during the biggest Resort season yet.

(At left, a look from Celine Resort 2012)

 

 

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Winter Florals

>> Brush off the cold in this season's moody, full-spectrum blooms.
Shop Winter Floral Prints — Fall 2011 and Resort 2012 Trends

>> Brush off the cold in this season's moody, full-spectrum blooms. Spring's favorite print gets darkly dramatic for Winter in high-contrast palettes and large-scale patterns — often digitized for extra impact. Spotted all over the Fall 2011 and Resort 2012 runways — think Jil Sander, Erdem, Celine, Givenchy, Mary Katrantzou, and more — these gorgeous blooms aren't your grandma's ditsy florals; these prints are bold, dramatic, and the perfect way to dress up the holiday. Click through to shop our picks in the slideshow.
Photo: Greg Kessler

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The Top 10 2012 Resort Trends

Resort 2012 brought us a bevy of wild colors, cool silhouettes, and a lot of prints.

Resort 2012 brought us a bevy of wild colors, cool silhouettes, and a lot of prints. But what does it all mean? We're breaking it down for you, supplying you with the top 10 trends culled from all of the collections. Think surf-inspired gear, tropical prints, and pajama dressing. Want to see the rest? Click through — and start taking notes!