Resort 2014 Review: Prints We Love! and Hervé Léger

An explosion of delicious prints, Resort 2014 was replete with inspiration scanning all possible medians. And while researching for this post, I was once again trying not to relate to last-season collections as the amount of style transitions are too damn high! Nevertheless, from bold stripes to abstract-geometic organics to a lush splash of natural flora, houses continue to fascinate with their neo-interpretation of spectacular prints.

Resort 2014 Prints: BCBG Max Azria, Donna Karan, Carven, Christian Siriano

BCBG Max Azria showcased anti-fit silhouettes in billowing fabrics -- a lot of black and white -- with Eastern inspired prints on dresses and caftans. I loved Donna Karan's blend of the well-tailored with flimsy pants with a polka-lava print. Amidst all the flora-nature prints, Carven's ensemble stood out for that gorgeous shade of henna green, and a totally non-fussy cut. You know, I have been a huge fan of Christian Siriano since his Project Runway days -- and I was totally floored with that shade of haute pink used in his collection. It may be quite reminiscent of the Marc Jacob's, Moschino's, and D&G's of SS 13, but that is one bold take on the quintessential stripe.

Resort 2014 Prints: Sonia by Sonia Rykiel, Tory Burch, Matthew Williamson, Mary Katrantzou

Doin' the stripe is also this very Pop-arty minimal number from Sonia by Sonia Rykiel. Tory Burch keeps the whimsy alive with this hat-print dress with red detailing on the hems, whereas Matthew Williamson's powdery blue simple shift sports an all over nature print. That's art in an outfit for you -- courtesy Mary Katrantzou where geometrics downplay the elaboration of the nature-scape blouse and jacket.

Resort 2014 Prints: Erdem, Derek Lam, Bottega Veneta, Carolina Herrera

What do you guys think of the black vs. blue play of Erdem and Bottega Venetta? A good run-over of all the collections have shown about 50+ designers incorporating the regal, royal shade of blue in their ensembles. Whereas Erdem plays on the sophistication card, Veneta's enthuse casual chic. Derek Lam too uses polka motifs on bottom-wear and this Herrera dress with a fitted bodice and flowy skirt once again brings forth the brilliance of classic stripes.

Resort 2014 Prints: Versace, Valentino, Rochas, Rebecca Taylor

I did rave about the Versace 2014 resort collection earlier and this swimsuit is no exception -- I love it! Period. Check juxtaposed against fresh flowers makes it work nicely. House Valentino and Rebecca Taylor too embraced the natural revolution, and finally, Rochas wrapped it all snugly into some sleek, all-over geometric repeats.

Collection review: Hervé Léger

Do you guys sometimes feel a little sickened of those Hervé Légers, a little too prominent sometime back on the Indian social circuit? Well it was very pleasant to see organic panels and some unusual motifs in their resort collection. I am the one who's quite tickled by Bondage-inspired fashion and this was no exception. If I had to pick my favourite part, I would say it is the use of tassels and fringes over their statement bandage dresses -- so sexy! The dresses hovered above the knee for most with a lot of emphasis on central demarcation. The jackets too followed this route, with the placement of contrasting colours in different panels coming together beautifully as one. However, the swimsuits were nothing special in my opinion -- have a look at the slideshow below for pictures, and do tell me if lemon yellow is your favourite colour from now on!