FashionEtc.com July 3rd, 2025

Resort season is in full swing—did we mention how much it’s hurting to see perfect vacation-worthy fare when summer has just begun and we’re itching for a vacation?

The pain continued at Jason Wu, where the boy wonder showed a collection inspired by a recent trip to Old San Juan, complete with neon piping and his first forays into swimwear (think sporty bandeaus and a zip-up one-piece that looked right at home under a printed micro-pleated skirt). Also on the casual side? A Jason Wu hoodie—trimmed in lace, naturally.

His more buttoned-up offerings included fantastic tweed jackets and blazers, and after-dark options included a couple LBDs that are certainly coming to a red carpet near you.

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Diane von Furstenberg's cruise 2012 collection was set against a graphic backdrop—fitting as the collection itself was graphic and inspired by street culture. Prints! Colors! So much green and orange! Ladies, if you like wearing comfortably slouchy togs that are also effortlessly chic, DVF's got you covered.

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Burberry Prorsum showed its resort 2012 collection (or pre spring, or cruise—really, there are a million names for one wee season) today in its New York headquarters. The collection was colorful—as expected—but also quite playful.

The traditional Burberry silhouette—trenchcoats (both fitted and double breasted), parkas, pencil skirts, and dresses—were given a new look for the season, courtesy of fabrics, prints, and colors.

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It's officially resort/cruise season—not in stores, but in showings. It's actually the best time for editors to see the clothes as these are the most summery collections designers will dish out. Of course, they won't hit stores until October or November—right in time for winter holidays and cruises.

YSL held its Cruise 2012 show today in an intimate show at the House of Venison gallery in Manhattan. The clothes were a very literal take on the nautical name of the season: anchors, red, white, and blue, high-waisted sailor detailing, all topped off with high floral wedges. A very bright and fun collection to see on steamy Wednesday morning.

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