It felt like everyone was in Greece this summer, and not just Mykonos and Santorini. Savvy vacationers were exploring lesser-traveled islands like Milos and Crete, and it was in these smaller towns that Marysia Reeves found her Resort 2020 inspiration. The rich, saturated cobalt that appeared on a few of her pebbled nylon swimsuits was lifted from the Aegean Sea, while the bright red was named “bougainvillea” after the country’s climbing vines. A subtler nod to the Mediterranean was the ultra-pale yellow, reminiscent of citrus sorbet.
To Marysia’s superfans, picking up a scalloped-edge bikini or maillot in one of those fresh new colors might be enough to satisfy their pre-vacation cravings in November. But there were more noteworthy surprises here, particularly in the ready-to-wear offering. In the past, Reeves’s dresses were quite casual and beachy, often toeing the line between a “real dress” and a swim coverup. Her Resort options felt significantly elevated: A few cotton dresses came with full, A-line skirts and high necklines, while others had cute nautical collars and lace-up detailing. She also introduced her first bona fide “cocktail dress”: a luminous coral silk column with a ruffly collar and bands of smocking throughout. For women heading to Greece (or anywhere with similar vibes) this holiday season, it would be a no-brainer for beach soirées. It’s luxe, yet low-key, and would look even better barefoot in the sand.
