Who Needs A Plane To See The World?

As countries scramble to reopen borders and establish travel bubbles, take a moment to indulge in the holiday dreams designers have delightfully woven for us.

- Aaron Kok

Chanel

The Mediterranean

The Mediterranean If it weren’t for Covid-19, Virginie Viard would have set Chanel’s Resort 2021 against the scenic surrounds of the Mediterranean Sea. So instead of designing with the Capri in mind, she decided to work the collection around the glamorous and free-spirited jet-setter. Viard’s day-to-night wardrobe focused on the bandeau top, which featured in various looks. One salmon-pink tweed thriller offered lemon-yellow embroidery and sequin embellishment, and was teamed with a matching jacket and blue jeans. Another, in lively bougainvillea pink and encrusted with mosaic-inspired silver embroidery, perked up a striking purple tweed skirt suit. Here’s the idea: one can wear the bandeau top on its own during the day, then throw on a jacket for evening cocktails. To create “a wardrobe that can be carried in a little suitcase on wheels, a shopper and an embroidered handbag”, Viard also experimented with multipurpose pieces. Maxi skirts could be hiked up and worn as strapless midi dresses while light-as-air chiffon jackets doubled as poolside cover-ups. Even a lamé draped dress could be untied and worn as a sweeping robe. Viard also took the opportunity to showcase a standout selection of accessories, such as a quilted shoulder bag fully embroidered with clear sequins, to evoke the warmth of the setting sun.

Dior

Puglia