Recently, the international fashion industry was abuzz with designers showing their Resort Collections for 2011. I have been closely watching the shows, trying to pick up on literally what's in the designers' brain.
I tell you, there were collections that were too peculiar to me, case in point, the Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen's The Row (check it out at http://www.style.com/). The one thing that came to my mind was BAG LADY! Sloppy, oversized wear was the theme - of course reflective of what the twins wear. But come on, bag lady?? If you were to wear one of their pieces and walk around pushing a trolley, don't be surprised if someone flings you a coin. That's how you'd look - like a begger on the streets!
However, among all the collections, the one that really stood out for me was the Valentino collection. Just the name Valentino conjures up memories of red long evening gowns and sharp power-suits. The kind a woman rich in years would wear. But imagine my surprise, that this resort collection was so....how shall I put it....young! Yes, young. And absolutely lovely in every sense of the word.
The dresses you see above are just so chic and bursting with character - they're Valentino you know. I know some of you may have thought it would have been a Miu Miu collection - well wrong!
For your information, Mr. Valentino Garavani - the King of Romance, is no longer at the helm of the house of Valentino. He's retired (after making a sinful amount of cash!) and instead two very young designers have taken over - hence the stunning resort collection!
You don't have to walk into a Valentino boutique to get a dress with an edge of chicness. You can shop for it right here at Haute District (Regina dress above and the Anna dress below). Just click on the Shopping links on your right. Ahhh...just a click away to fashion heaven!
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