If a theme has emerged at the New York resort collections, it’s ease. At Veronica Beard, this translated as subtle, polished twists on tried and true classics. Sixties references in mod cuts and proportions serve as the base layer for this contemporary lineup, without venturing too far into redux territory. Sharp, squared shoulder tweed jackets are dressed down by mini skirts and shiny foil-printed denim, and the utility details that are often integrated into the brand’s preppy clothes take the form of sporty grosgrain touches on prim tweed jackets.
“Pre-styled” is a concept that the Veronica Beard designers often invoke when describing their collections; in this lineup that manifested as a range of sets: skirt suits, cable-knit twin sets, and quilted denim combos. Among the highlights were a striped dress with a shirred slit and a pleated top worn with matching trousers; both looks are easy yet polished, and highly wearable.
