Best of Resort 2012: Christopher Kane, Oscar de la Renta, Proenza Schouler and More - Fashionista

Best of Resort 2012: Christopher Kane, Oscar de la Renta, Proenza Schouler and More

We've finally reached the end of the resort road! And it looks like 2012 is going to be a good year for fashion. We've pulled together our top looks from ten of the season's best collections. Which were your favorite?
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We've finally reached the end of the resort road! And it looks like 2012 is going to be a good year for fashion. We've pulled together our top looks from ten of the season's best collections. Which were your favorite?

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Christopher Kane The rainbows are very pride-appropriate and I love the structured dresses and sharp collars. --Leah

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Oscar de la Renta This collection felt fresh and current to me, but still very Oscar. And I really want a paper hat. --Lauren

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Celine We all know Phoebe Philo can do no wrong. From the floral print three-piece suit, to the baggy striped pajamas, to the sheer skirts and dresses, I want everything from this unusually bold collection. --Dhani

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Proenza Schouler Proenza's earthy color-blocking, mixed prints and short silhouettes stood out from the rest of resort. And the shoes were amazing. --Dhani

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Valentino The designers added just the right amount of lace and bows to this elegant collection of chic, classic silhouettes, so it was girly, but not too girly. Super pretty. --Dhani

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Pedro Lourenco I loved that Lourenco looked to his native Brazil for his first resort collection, showing silk separates boldly printed with parrots and palm trees. Of course, the trick dresses which zipped open to reveal embroidered tweed stole the show. --Leah

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Carven Pretty much the whole office is obsessed with Carven. --Lauren

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Chloe Each one of these looks is a reminder that the '70s are sticking around--cue my happiness! --Elysia

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Cynthia Rowley Everything about the collection is different from my style, yet I find myself nodding in approval. --Elysia

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