Something clicked for St. John when Kate Winslet became the new face of the label. "She s smart, she s beautiful and modern," said creative director George Sharp. "And most of all, women like her because she s real." The thing is, one could actually picture the actress wearing these designs (that is, when she s not sporting, say, the racy Stella McCartney number that got her quite a bit of press back in March). Winslet reportedly scooped up a pile of pieces at her shoot for the Fall campaign, and a few looks from Resort ought to fit in with her growing collection. A jersey halter dress had a flattering drape with slight seventies appeal, while cool, poppy-colored trousers were inspired by the Jil Sander costumes for Tilda Swinton in I Am Love. This lineup was mostly St. John staples, a.k.a. knit suiting separates in oatmeal and black, but a few items got an update with understated hardware, including hammered buttons and gunmetal studs. That should keep Kate happily on board.
