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Ports 1961’s collection draws inspiration from the 60s, with kaftans, shift dresses, and separates updated in luxe silks, leathers, jersey knits, and beaded textures and draped into a variety of avant-garde shapes. The color palette ranges from soft neutrals to petal pinks and bright reds; the accessories include beaded wood clutches, sheer elbow gloves, and clear hatboxes twisted into boomerang-shaped totes. I love the fresh, relaxed take on the mod/ Mad Men era; the clothes smartly integrate period ideas but still manage to come off as wholly modern.

Preen’s collection is fresh and forward, with structurally and texturally interesting dresses and separates. The palette consists mainly of blacks, whites and grays brightened with pops of neon and embellished with lace and mesh panels, cut-outs, crisscrossing seams, and bursts of rosettes. Each piece consists of several different fabrics, from linen to lame to lace, draped and stitched together in unexpected ways, creating beautifully strange yet body-conscious shapes. These looks aren’t for the faint of heart; wear one of these designs and prepare to be noticed.

Preen’s collection is fresh and forward, with structurally and texturally interesting dresses and separates. The palette consists mainly of blacks, whites and grays brightened with pops of neon and embellished with lace and mesh panels, cut-outs, crisscrossing seams, and bursts of rosettes. Each piece consists of several different fabrics, from linen to lame to lace, draped and stitched together in unexpected ways, creating beautifully strange yet body-conscious shapes. These looks aren’t for the faint of heart; wear one of these designs and prepare to be noticed.

Preen’s collection is fresh and forward, with structurally and texturally interesting dresses and separates. The palette consists mainly of blacks, whites and grays brightened with pops of neon and embellished with lace and mesh panels, cut-outs, crisscrossing seams, and bursts of rosettes. Each piece consists of several different fabrics, from linen to lame to lace, draped and stitched together in unexpected ways, creating beautifully strange yet body-conscious shapes. These looks aren’t for the faint of heart; wear one of these designs and prepare to be noticed.

Monique Lhuillier’s collection is a luxe take on the dress. From liquid silver lame to mustard yellows and rich navys, each fabric is draped and embellished in interesting, flattering ways that create movement and asymmetry around the body. My favorites include designs that incorporate flashy beading, wisps of fringe, and sheer mesh panels without looking contrived or overstyled. These are dresses that you could throw on with no accessories and the most basic shoe/bag combo and still look like you spent hours getting ready, due to their jewel-like, decorative details, from embroidered necklines and shoulder brooches to braided silk rope belts.

Monique Lhuillier’s collection is a luxe take on the dress. From liquid silver lame to mustard yellows and rich navys, each fabric is draped and embellished in interesting, flattering ways that create movement and asymmetry around the body. My favorites include designs that incorporate flashy beading, wisps of fringe, and sheer mesh panels without looking contrived or overstyled. These are dresses that you could throw on with no accessories and the most basic shoe/bag combo and still look like you spent hours getting ready, due to their jewel-like, decorative details, from embroidered necklines and shoulder brooches to braided silk rope belts.

Rosa Cha’s swimwear collection is colorful and exotic, with faded denims, layered monochromatic prints, and sunny shades of yellow and red serving as the background for pops of color from chunky layered bangles, bright head wraps, and raffia totes. This is exactly how I want to look next summer, with Esther Phillip’s version of the Girl from Ipanema on my iPod set to repeat.

Newport News Sheer embroidered cardigan

In this collection, black and white dominated, with punches of bright purples and cobalt blues punctuating every few looks. There was a lot of peekabo lace and some peplum, and of course, plenty of the intricately gathered, beautifully organic shapes for which Lacroix is famous. I love the exuberant use of color and texture; the opulence and the unexpected details, like a white tank bodice peeking out from beneath a black bouffant puff of a mini dress.

In this collection, black and white dominated, with punches of bright purples and cobalt blues punctuating every few looks. There was a lot of peekabo lace and some peplum, and of course, plenty of the intricately gathered, beautifully organic shapes for which Lacroix is famous. I love the exuberant use of color and texture; the opulence and the unexpected details, like a white tank bodice peeking out from beneath a black bouffant puff of a mini dress.