Masculine versus feminine is always the name of the game chez Ermanno Scervino; he likes the play of opposites, which for Resort he elevated with elegant glamour and softened with a romantic touch. Suede and napa leather contrasted with wispy lace, while tailoring and suiting were set off against languid shapes.
Scervino is a quintessentially Italian bon vivant with an appreciation for tasteful luxe; in his collections, Made in Italy standards for high-quality fabrications and often handmade execution are paramount. A mille-feuille plissé skirt could easily be made up of three layers of Valenciennes lace, embroidered cotton voile, and silk satin or tulle encrusted with macramé. No wonder it doesn’t come cheap.
Resort has plenty to offer to women who favor a look that is chic yet seductive. Delicate dresses and flimsy tops had a Victorian feel; a standout was an ethereal white midi dress in an elaborate patchwork of Chantilly lace, crocheted ribbons, and embroidered tulle. The wispy lightness was offset by trenches and car coats in checkered cotton worn over long satin slip dresses with macramé intarsia; fringed suede jackets with a Western flair; and fitted blazers in black napa leather or in a bright shade of lipstick red.
A floral theme of delicate bouquets printed on white cady for masculine three-pieces pantsuits and city dusters paired with tiny shorts highlighted the urban spirit of the collection; the same modern-romantic vibe was also in evidence in a series of ’70s-inspired black tuxedos, well tailored and worn with frilly embellished tops. They looked pretty cool.
