Resort 2024 is your runway to rock unique style vibes, totally slaying with effortless chic, and breaking the mold with audacious fashion flexes. Keep it locked here as we vibe-check the collections of Diesel, Chanel, Christopher John Rogers, The Row, Gucci, Louis Vuitton and Dior.
Diesel
Diesel Resort 2024, creatively directed by Glenn Martens, aimed to present a more accessible, simplified collection, connecting the brand’s democratic ethos with a broader audience. Diesel kept their DNA of denim, utility, and pop culture on full display. The collection showcased metallic coating, fabric mismatches, distressed details, and trompe l’oeil effects. The heavy hitters?
- reflective treatments used on casual sweatshirts,
- knit dresses, and
- yellow denim pants, which were stonewashed to reveal the colour beneath for a pop edge.
Diesel is all set to keep vibing with the youth crowd at their upcoming free raves in Rome. Major flex!
Chanel
The Chanel Resort 2024 collection was a spectacular extravaganza that paid homage to the brand’s Hollywood roots and its second-ever cruise show in Los Angeles. The creative vision was led by Virginie Viard, who sought to pay tribute to the iconic city with a playful Venice Beach boardwalk-inspired collection.
- There was a serious sports glow-up, with gear like leg warmers, running shorts, swim tanks, and even skateboards. This youthful, sporty twist is a total 180 from the classic Chanel look, hinting at a fresh new direction for the brand.
- The collection was like a time machine to the golden age of Hollywood, with a colour story of bright pops and pastels, with a sprinkle of gold.
- Chanel rocked styles from sparkly mini-shorts to 1960s-inspired suits and even laid-back PJs.
The Chanel Resort 2024 collection was a fire mix of old-school Chanel and the here and now.
Christopher John Rogers
Christopher John Rogers made a considerable impression with his Resort 2024 collection. Known for his bright colour palette, bold prints, and dramatic sense of design, in this collection, Rogers notably returned to the basics of design, focusing more on fabric, fit, and texture.
- There was a notable shift towards more monochrome looks – 14 of 50 outfits in the collection were nearly all-black, and four were monochromatic white, showcasing a subtle evolution in Rogers’ style.
- An element of playful whimsy was also prevalent in this collection, with garments that played with unusual materials and construction, including a shiny material that Rogers compared to a garbage bag and garments featuring oversized birthday present bows.
His show left a powerful message: “You can be whoever you want to be,” a sentiment that embodies the freedom, creativity, and individuality that fashion can inspire.
The Row
Keep it low-key and high-class. The Row’s Resort 2024 Collection keeps the style dial turned to the brand’s signature sophisticated, minimalist vibe that the Olsen twins have made their name on.
- One major style cue was the rich black tones, creating a sick contrast with the bold pops of color thrown into the mix.
- Set to the haunting beats of Bauhaus’ “Bela Lugosi’s Dead”, the collection was all about living that luxe comfort life, with slick tailored coats, snuggly roll-neck sweaters, and lush cashmere ponchos that perfectly balanced coziness and style.
- The coats had unique shoulder constructions and the attention-grabbing evening dress was created from interwoven ribbons.
- The real tea about this collection is how it marries the moody vibes of goth aesthetics with the polished tailoring that The Row is known for. This is further accentuated by the tote bag with raw fraying edges – a clever touch that reveals the excellence of its construction.
The Row’s Resort 2024 Collection? Total goals!
Gucci
The fashion powerhouse turned up the volume in Seoul, making the Gyeongbokgung Palace its catwalk, and sealing its rep in a city that’s fast becoming a fashion capital. The entire collection was a big shoutout to Seoul’s buzzing street style, blending high-end fashion with that raw street flair, and earning serious hype from both local and global fashionistas.
- The collection was all over the map, pulling in a crazy mix of influences and fabrics, from snug padded coats, bouclé bike shorts, and dreamy chiffon dresses to futuristic neoprene turtlenecks.
- Seoul’s street-style vibes were loud and clear in the long, relaxed fits, low-slung pants, and tons of cinching cords.
- This collection was a major move by Gucci to mix and match elements from street culture, athleisure, and luxury fashion, setting the tone for Gucci’s vibe under its new creative lead.
Going forward, Gucci’s new creative director Sabato De Sarno will have the task of building upon this collection and setting a clear creative direction for the brand, ensuring its relevance in a changing fashion landscape while also staying true to the brand’s iconic identity.
Dior
Dior’s next vibe check was all about Maria Grazia Chiuri serving up her love letter to Mexico, filled with:
- airy shirts chillin’ in long pleated or tiered skirts grazing the floor,
- traditional huipil tops rockin’ it with denim carrying a healthy dose of relaxed swag, and
- the Dior-classic Bar jacket, but with a twist, faced with velvet or decked out with embroideries.
- Gold strand necklaces and chunky silver belt buckles with butterfly motifs (butterflies were a vibe all through) added a sparkle,
- alongside sturdy leather cowboy boots decked out with stitches and, in some cases, tiny coral beads.
The show was held at Colegio San Ildefonso in Mexico City, a significant spot for the Mexican muralism movement. This time around, Dior worked with Nahua weaver Hilan Cruz Cruz, a co-founder of the Yolcentle textile workshop, as well as artisanal textiles from Pedro Meza Meza, the founder of Sna Jolobil, Remigio Mestas, and Narcy Areli Morales, who founded Rocinante, a company dedicated to revitalizing craftsmanship in Oaxaca.
Louis Vuitton
Nicolas Ghesquière continued his architectural tour de force for the Louis Vuitton Resort 2024 collection, setting the scene this time in the picturesque Isola Bella, a tiny private island in Italy’s Lake Maggiore, known for its exotic gardens and the impressive Borromeo Palace. Inspired by the unique microclimate of Lake Maggiore, Ghesquière conceived the idea of models emerging as mermaids from the lake and undergoing a transformative journey. The collection played on this watery origin story with
- oceanic touches like scuba gear-inspired outfits with fin-like collars and water droplet embellishments.
- Neoprene tank suits were paired with lavish courtly robes, and sequined skirts reflecting the shimmering scales of a mermaid were styled with naval jackets.
- The elaborate baroque headgear, custom-made by a Roman atelier known for its work with opera and films, added a dramatic flair to the aquatic theme.
The collection transitioned from the mystical underwater realm to the botanical paradise of Isola Bella.
- Brushed cashmere sweaters in pastel shades, button-downs and jeans in embroidered lace and lush brocades, and classically cut coats atop sequined floral dresses drew from the island’s rich flora.
- This floral evolution culminated in a series of pastel-hued long dresses, each a blend of silk, georgette, organza, and lace, presenting a new side to Ghesquière’s design spectrum.