Judging by the first Resort 15 collections, fashion isn t ready to kick its sneaker fetish just yet. Case in point: Yigal Azrouël, who styled the looks in his new Cut25 lineup with crisp, white tennis shoes. While the designer won t be producing the trainers, they complemented the relaxed, sporty vibe he was going for this season. Azrouël s laid-back approach was most evident in a white jumpsuit and oversize T-shirts cut from a soft, double-face crepe. Those pared-back pieces channeled a nineties-inspired minimalism, as did the standout navy suit that came in a flattering technical twill—its slouchy, cropped trousers were a refreshing change of pace from his staple, second-skin leggings. Speaking of skin, Azrouël didn t abandon his sexy, body-con aesthetic altogether here, but the fit-and-flare tennis dresses and stretchy cutout sheaths (the ones that combined nautical stripes and Chantilly lace were terrific) seemed a bit more casual and easy to wear than his standard va-va-voom fare. Other highlights included lightweight scuba separates featuring graphic, engineered prints, which added an energetic jolt of color to the mix, and chunky hand-knits backed in lightweight georgette silk. All in all, this outing felt firmly in touch with the here and now and was a definite step forward for Azrouël s contemporary line.
