The latest Resort collections delivered strong but tightly edited colour directions for the new season, with an accent on the warmer end of the spectrum. The mood is rich and energised by an uplifting palette of vibrant beetroot reds, scorched earth tones and hot orange offset by the foil of vivid parrot green, gentle butter yellow and cool, icy pastels.

Resort 26’s textile directions are more evolutionary than revolutionary, with designers moving familiar fabrics, like satin, lace and denim, into diverse new product areas and unexpected silhouettes. Surface texture also takes on a renewed focus, while party-ready metallics move on from glitzy shine to the more low-key appeal of subtly burnished treatments.

Strong commercial print direction is the key message from Resort 26, with revitalised takes on classic florals, skin patterns and the season-neutral appeal of spots. The newest look is for single engineered floral placement motifs elevating the simplest silhouette to a fashion must-have. Monochromatic florals are another easy pick, alongside this season’s graphic take on classic skin prints.

Resort collections are more about delivering a sense of newness for familiar and hard-working wardrobe pieces than processing directional new trends. But the season’s checklist of key items happily melds together to create three distinctive key looks with lots of commercial appeal – whether you’re seeking tailoring updates or a new way to merchandise casual utility styles.

Several strong key items emerged from the latest Resort shows, where the emphasis was on the relaxed blouson jacket – often in soft leather for season-neutral appeal – and the unexpected revival of the tailored coat. Elsewhere, the feminine blouse is set to make headlines, along with pretty ruffled dresses, indicative of a more romantic approach to S/S dressing.

The season’s finishing touches – those essential details and trims that provide the all-important fashion frisson for updating even the most basic items – are tapping into the emerging mood for feminine romance. Expect to see pretty back details, off-the-shoulder styling and delicate lace panels or inserts contrasted with rugged workaday utility details.

While pre-season collections tend to be light on footwear and accessories messages, Resort 26 accentuates the increasing relevance of feminine shoe silhouettes and delivers on summer-ready bag options as well as retro-appeal headscarves.