The Resort 2022 Trend Report - part 2

BY STEFF YOTKA July 20, 2021 Collage by David Vo Even before the pandemic fractured the fashion system, the resort season was one of the strangest. Spanning months and aesthetics—swimwear and coats often sharing the catwalk—resort collections were the catchall for many brands, featuring items destined to sell because of the season’s long shelf life and arrival during the holidays.

The resort 2022 shows continued this mixed-up sense of the season, offering a diverse and unpredictable array of trends. In our current moment, unsure of reemergence but ready to dress up again, a little fashionable chaos does indeed feel in step. But will you wear a micromini suit worthy of Cher Horowitz and Jean Seberg or prefer a covered up poncho from Gabriela Hearst or Thom Browne? The one thing all designers seem to agree on is that comfort isn’t going anywhere: Luxurious leggings appeared at Christian Dior, Burberry, and more. See all the trends from resort 2022 here.

Is It a Scarf? Or a Sweater? Both?

A scarf suspended from shoulders appeared at 3.1 Phillip Lim and Erdem, making this knit the one item you didn’t know you needed.

Mod-ish Minis

After a year of sternum-up Zoom calls, everybody wants to show off some leg , and how better to do it than with ’60s-meets-’90s miniskirts and suits?

Mucho Poncho

Like a blanket to go, the poncho returns for resort, offering all the comforts of home for a re-emergent world.

Feathers for Day

If designers are betting on sparkle for evening, they are even more certain that plumage is right for daily life—especially in contrasting colors and patterns.

A Simple, Elegant Coat

For those averse to flash, brands are rethinking a wide-collar, ’40s-ish coat with an understated sense of beauty.