Nili Lotan always jokes that she just designs clothes for herself. After nearly 15 years in business, it’s proved a winning formula. Lotan has an eye for upgraded “staples” like military pants, liquid slipdresses, and slouchy button-downs—easy, chic pieces beloved by Tribeca women and It girls alike. Her Resort collection had those women’s holiday party looks sorted: quilted jackets in burnished gold velvet, filmy lamé-striped tops, and faux fur chubbies, all grounded by black jeans.
Lotan said it all started with fabrics, which she sourced to match the shine and texture she found in ’80s-era party photos. Even her parkas and quilted jackets came in glossy black satin; her customers can pick up the more rugged versions next spring. As always, the palette was mostly neutral—black, olive, dark gold, denim—with a single shot of ruby red. Fans of Lotan’s heavyweight satin slips will be excited to know she’s introducing a brand-new dress silhouette: a ruby satin sheath with a higher neckline, in both a maxi and midi length.
Also new this season were the drape-y, full-sleeved blouses and satin “evening sweatshirts,” which felt like a cool alternative to a blazer or fancy top. There was a denim version of the sweatshirt, too; styled with Lotan’s popular drop-crotch jeans, the effect was that of an easy jumpsuit.
