Roberto Cavalli s Just Cavalli diffusion line is often inspired by far-flung destinations and exotic cultures, but Resort gave new meaning to the "urban jungle" cliché. The essence of the collection is a fierce creature who turns heads stomping the city sidewalks with kohl-rimmed eyes and hair streaming. Playing to the JC girl s active side, there were novelty trainers—fashion s sneaker obsession is still going strong—as well as athletic sweatshirts and windbreakers, which were updated in technical fabrications like neoprene, laser-cut nylon, and silver thermal paper similar to post-marathon space blankets. As usual, vibrant prints, both floral and fauna, commanded the spotlight, but this time around, they had an almost graffiti-like quality in keeping with the gritty theme. They came placed or patchworked together with bold blocks of color on thigh-grazing minidresses, skintight leggings, and eye-catching bombers. Other highlights included graphic moto jackets, an electric Kool-Aid-hued leather sheath with lace insets that resembled claw marks, and the finale party frock with a sculptural drape in back. The collection s streetwise tone resonated a bit more with the here and now than the JC lineups usually do, a savvy development.
