On a recent trip to Madrid, Nicky Zimmermann came across a group of people dancing in the street. “That would never happen in Australia, and it’s beautiful,” the Sydney-based designer said. It already made an impression, but when Zimmermann saw a similar scene in Paris, she found inspiration for her resort2024 collection. “When I got home, I found these amazing photos of people at the 50 local dance hall,” she said. “I like the vibrancy and vibrancy here. I like the 1950 hint, which we try to do with subtle injections.”
Long and rich With stretchy A-line skirts, colorful floral and bandanna prints, and short-sleeve shirts with permanently rolled sleeves, Zimmermann captured the 50 dance spirit without veering into poodle skirts and Oxford saddle territory. A dress with a fitted bodice and tube skirt opened the collection, and its classic silhouette was slightly complemented by slim point-toe flats. This piece, and many others, are crafted in translucent silk linen organza, adding lightness to feminine, structured silhouettes.
Zimmermann is known for his ornately embellished garments – white gowns with ruffled cuffs and billowing high-low skirts are prime examples – but this season’s dial-back product effect very good. 1950 It can get very vintage fast, but plaid boleros and matching sheath pencil skirts, and velvet, duck-yellow petticoats with beaded and rhinestone necklines, became a happy medium.
As the lookbook progresses, it enters New Year’s Eve party territory: lavender tuxedo with contrasting black detailing, structured strapless top, white miniskirt and cropped suit Coat set. It’s different from the rest of the collection, to be sure, but fits the bill for many of the needs that resorts need to address.
