7 essential takeaways from the resort 2020 collections, so far

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The resort 2020 collections are shaping up to be a celebration of vintage heroines and attuned femininity. From the return of retro-inspired suede to the staying power of the Bermuda short, here’s what we know (so far) about next year’s incoming fashion mood.

Pocket the benefits of practical tailoring

When it comes to tailoring, we’re witnessing a shift away from fashion’s seemingly-endless appetite for die-hard minimalism. The new mood in suiting has swung in a more practical direction, with pockets signalling ready-to-wear’s new ethos. Expect to see Prada, Chanel and Jil Sander’s refined take on military references leading the way. Your muse? Lauren Hutton, naturally. And model Anna Ewers, with her hands buried in the pockets of Bottega Veneta’s glossy forest-green trench for the label’s resort 2020 lookbook.

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Candyfloss pink is prime for a comeback

Imagine Pepto Bismol pink (the de-facto hue of Millennial marketing tools), but with a hint of subversion. The squeaky clean shade is undergoing a makeover for next year thanks to Valentino, Fendi and Prada, where acres of silk and pleated taffeta are dismissing the ‘basic’ tagline that has haunted the mood-lifting tone over the past few years. This is a story with both glamorous and grungy ends. Plot twist: Jeremy Scott’s suburban prom queen wears a slasher movie rendition of the ephemeral pink gown.

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Red carpet gowns get stripped back

While practical pockets and gymnastic body-con are set to have a moment next spring, there’s also a revival of monochromatic gowns (seen at Burberry, Oscar de la Renta and Givenchy) that riff off old Hollywood silhouettes. If it seems like the runway is giving mixed signals on modernity, take a closer look. There are bare-faced models defying outmoded red carpet tropes with a powerfully physical approach to modelling and a unanimously stripped back approach. The sun has set on the condescension of the word ‘starlet’ and the stock character of the ‘ingenue’, and the very public uniform of the world’s most recognisable women is readied for action come 2020.

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The Bermuda short is sticking around

This season’s roomy longline shorts – the sort that once populated yacht clubs in the 1980s – are here to stay. Credit to Daniel Lee at Bottega Veneta for resuscitating the look with the house’s deftly chic spring/summer 2019 collection. Whether you wear yours with a bustier, knitted twin-set or skater tee (seen at Louis Vuitton, Chanel and Simon Miller respectively), Bermudas are all about versatility, something that we can definitely get on board with.

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Ditch the trousers for 2020

Here’s your headstart on a fuss-free summer. Instagram’s favourite no-trousers look has come of age with Chloé, Balmain and Chanel offering up the shirt dress as next year’s warm weather style shortcut. Wear yours belted or layered beneath a lightweight jacket, powered up with an ankle boot or paired with a zero-hassle sandal.

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Statement-making suede is the latest look to be brought back from the vintage archives

If there ever was a moment to channel a 1970s Jackie Kennedy, it’s now. From Jil Sander’s directional shift dress, to Alberta Ferretti’s loungey co-ords, or Prada’s clean take on the trench, it pays to switch out the denim outerwear for a more tactile approach. Accessories-wise, Bottega Veneta’s suede clutch is destined to be the new cult choice for 2020.

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Leggings and full-look hosiery are having a moment

When Givenchy and Chanel showcase the redeeming qualities of leggings, we take note. In theory, the structured-jacket-plus-running-tights could be the workwear dress code we’ve been waiting for. Or maybe it’s more about the full hosiery look seen on the runway at Gucci’s cruise show in Rome, where the tights themselves took centre stage. Ignore the niggling voice that’s saying no, you shouldn’t, you Because, yes, you should and you absolutely can.

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