After a murder-mystery-themed collection for Fall, Tocca s Emma Fletcher decided to lighten things up for Resort. The new lineup was inspired by candy of all sorts. Make no mistake, Fletcher didn t go all Willy Wonka on us, but she did name each piece after a different confection, saying, "I wanted it to be like a candy store, and you simply pick what you want." Delicate blouses with diagonal-striped lace insets reminded the designer of Liquorice Allsorts, which were a favorite of hers growing up. Other highlights included a short-sleeve Taffy jacket and its matching A-line skirt cut from watermelon-colored suede, as well as a black crepe Gobstopper jumpsuit with fluttery sleeves. At the end of the day, it was more about wearable clothes than a cutesy concept. Fletcher delivered on that with a practical waterproof mackintosh coat with a tentlike drape in back and a flirty burnout velvet frock that had a retro forties appeal. Sweet.
