TORY BURCH

Tory Burch presents a fun and stylish future with the Resort 2022 collection

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TORY BURCH LAUNCHES AN ETHEREAL LOOKBOOK FOR ITS RESORT 2022 COLLECTION

What do women want to wear when we are able to go out again? This is the question asked by legendary designer Tory Burch in her Resort 2022 collection. “Our collection is a celebration of fantasy, conveying a renewed sense of hope and escape,” she explained. And this echoes well in the stunning and versatile collection. Blending glamour and irreverence, Tory Burch’s Resort 2022 purposefully chose fabrics that evoke a sense of comfort and practicality. From tulle, velvet to satin and Lurex, the collection features a myriad of clothing with casual silhouettes, aiming to remove any pretension and the old notion that something should only be worn at a certain time or in a few ways.

Keeping in mind the shift in the way we wear our clothes during the pandemic, Tory Burch tried to hone in on what women actually want to wear in this new world of hope and possibilities.

Speaking of silhouettes, the luxurious fashion house is renowned for its sharp tailoring and pragmatic wear and those elements are still intact in the Resort 2022 collection. Silver metallic ribbed knit cardigans and t-shirts stand out from the rest, followed by comfy taffeta pants with an elastic waist. Burch also presents new optical illusion prints blown up on long-sleeve dresses. Not only that, this season also sees a humble workman’s jacket reimagined in pink velvet bonded to metal foil that creates an exaggerated structure and a crushed effect.

For details, the prominent designer opts for gathers, balloon hems and crinolines to add more volume. Meanwhile, don’t miss out on the black and white polka dots that punctuate everything from anoraks and guipure dresses to hand-knit cardigans and even comfortable ballets with zig zag designs. There’s also an oversized jacket in navy blue and white tones adorned with large buttons, while a long dress with green ruffles is now designed with a polo-neck.

For eveningwear, the collection still boasts an array of breathtaking choices. For example, who can resist the timeless t-shirt dress with an art nouveau swan print? Or the body-hugging dress with a hot air balloon print paired with comfortable needlepoint loafers, leaf earrings and a leaf chain collar necklace? The same print also reappears in the polo-neck shirt worn with a chic navy blue vest and high-waisted trouser pants.

This season, accessories are bold and accented with leopard, needlepoint and contrast buttons. A printed silk Lady Foulard Scarf and Cavalier Scarf is worn over the neck and flows through the front. Pay attention closely and you will find different-coloured swan earrings and resin bangles. The classic Lee Radziwill handbag comes in a needlepoint design, while the zip shoulder bag looks stunning with a slim, ’90s-inspired shape.

Want something more edgy? Look out for this season’s Mercer Crescent Bag and Mercer Hobo Bag—both in haircalf.

Still on bags, Tory Burch’s Eleanor small shoulder bag remains a must-have, while in contrast the Button Bag is now bejewelled with eccentric gems and stones. Those looking for extra room will fall in love with the new Sete Woven Ribbon Tote.

Apart from the polka dot theme, the Resort 2022 collection continues to stunningly showcase classic designs like the T Monogram Buddy Shearling Slipper and the sublimely feminine Petal Ballet Flat. The easy-wearing vision that Tory Burch has envisioned for a post-pandemic world will give women not only the freedom of movement, but also liberating expression in terms of tantalising designs and evergreen silhouettes.