Show Review: Kate Spade New York Resort 2017

Kate Spade is known for designs that combine fun, flirtatiousness, and function. The brand didn’t stray from its signature aesthetic for Resort 2017: a pivotal season when it comes to sales and wearability.

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Where dresses were animated in print and color, they were quite demure and polite in silhouette—quintessentially feminine accents like bows, ruffles, and pussybows adorned the frocks.

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Resort is synonymous with getaway and vacation to many, but it’s important to remember that so much of the world is cold during the time the season hits stores in the early throes of Winter. The frigid temperatures were made cozy and warm with an adorable bunny motif hand muff and a fur polka dot coat.

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Separates packed the most punch when it to came to major wardrobe wear. An embellished jacket with elbow-length sleeves made the case for year-round dressing and lots of layering, while a classic button-front shirt in icy blue and white gently whispered “closet staple”.

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And naturally, the accessories were standout. Leather dinosaur shoulder bags in baby pink and lilac were what street style snaps are made of, but slingbacks with block kitten heels and mini top-handle bags were just the opposite and a bit more conservative than desired.

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Overall, the collection played into the brand’s trademark coquettish and refined silhouettes. There were even some dresses that could work for film photocalls or the red carpet. Guess we’ll have to see which polished and playful stars opt for the brand in the coming months: America Ferrera and Olivia Culpo wore it well at this week’s CFDA Awards.

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Images: Vogue.com