Considering the unofficial slogan of Resort season is “buy now, wear now,” it’s easy to forget that the clothes were once intended to be worn in actual resorts. Now, it isn’t uncommon to find cashmere sweaters and shearling coats in Resort lineups; when the collections drop in November, women are looking to refresh their real-life wardrobes, not their vacation gear. Still, there are some shoppers who do need a capsule of seaside-ready looks for the holidays, and that’s where houses like Escada come in.

Escada’s Daniel Wingate drew inspiration from David Hockney’s vibrant acrylic paintings of swimming pools for his new collection. The results were mostly straightforward—shades of teal mingled with refreshing pale blue and aquamarine on crepe suits and Bermuda shorts, while a hand-beaded emerald gown had a wet-look shimmer. Elsewhere, Hockney’s influence could be felt in subtler, cleverer details, like the deep ruffles on a knit tank, which mimicked waves, or the rounded “painter sleeves” of a silk blouse, which were inspired by the artist himself. Escada is known for bold color, but several ivory looks were strong (and simple) enough to attract a new, more neutral-inclined customer. A crisp jumpsuit with a black ribbon at the waist was a standout, as was the demure, cream-color clutch coat.

PARIS, MAY 24, 2016

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