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Cruise Control: Shopping the Best of the Resort Collections in NYC

Winter shopping is not quite behind us, but spring is coming up fast for New York stores. Give your endorphins a boost by shopping the best and the brightest of 2016 designer resort collections, now landing in boutiques across the city. Scoop up blooming floral flocks and cheeky hats, and evade the requirements of the all-black Manhattan uniform. Whether your resort destination includes a tropical vacay (lucky you) or just a wishful-thinking weekend in the city, these are the pieces that will get you through the long slog to springtime. Read on for the best in resort collections and where to find them in NYC.

resort wear nyc marni

1.) Who said flowers are only to be worn in spring? Marni’s riot of blooms is an eclectic way to wear florals from winter through springtime. Right now, pair this long-sleeved floaty number with tights. Come May, simply accessorize with strappy sandals and a tan. Marni, 21 E. 67th St. marni.com

resort wear nyc eugenia kim

2.) Eugenia Kim says it loud and clear—and emblazoned in sequins—on her “Wish You Were Here” woven floppy hat. Grab this beauty for any sunny day trips on the horizon or hold onto it for the first beach day of the year. Barney's New York, 660 Madison Ave. barneys.com

oscar de la renta mules

3.) Tropical-hued suede cut-outs gorgeously adorn Oscar de la Renta’s mules. These peep-toe beauties will look as splendid with denim as they will when worn with a LWD (little white dress, natch). Oscar de la Renta, 772 Madison Ave. oscardelarenta.com

valentino resort collection

4.) The Valentino resort collection was inspired by Native American motifs and a folkloric sensibility. This is properly—and delightfully—evidenced on the label’s printed crepe de chine shorts. The pattern features an absolutely lovely hummingbird illustration by Christi Belcourt. Valentino, 693 Fifth Ave. valentino.com

5.) Sunny days will be here again. We swear. And if you don’t trust us, just be sure to have the rainbow vanity kit by Anya Hindmarch by your side. This deceptively roomy nylon case features a zipped compartment and special area for makeup brushes. Anya Hindmarch, 795 Madison Ave. anyahindmarch.com

soludos resort wear 2016

6.) Lime, coconuts. Is anything else really necessary when plotting a wintertime escape? These embroidered cotton espadrilles by Soludos will do just the trick to transporting you to somewhere exotic—jetsetters and armchair travelers,alike. Bloomingdale’s, 1000 Third Ave. bloomingdales.com

rachel comey resort handbag

7.) Leave it to Rachel Comey to reinvent the basic wicker basket into a must-have handbag. The crossbody bag features Italian calf leather and a roomy interior with a magnetic closure. Be sure to bring this bag along on all your excursions, whether of the picnic variety or not. Rachel Comey, 95 Crosby St. rachelcomey.com

proenza schouler resort wear nyc

8.) A trip to Cuba was the starting point for the Proenza Schouler designers’ resort collection. Entranced by the island’s balmy temps and lush palms, they concocted a print that works brilliantly splashed on this elegant silk dress. Proenza Schouler, 121 Greene St. proenzaschouler.com


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