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For his new resort collection, Frederick Anderson had Mexico on the mind for design inspiration\u2014but not just any part of Mexico. Rather, Anderson recently became smitten with the exclusive community of Careyes, and he imagined a lavish wardrobe that could be worn in the chic, if-you-know-you-know coastal town. \u201cYou can only rent houses or condos\u2014there are no hotels,\u201d says Anderson. \u201cThere\u2019s so much noise in the world right now, and I loved this idea of exclusive glamour there.\u201d<\/p>\n
This was not a season for Anderson to dial things back. Instead, he felt compelled to lean into statement getaway style, crafting pieces that echo the vibrant, upbeat feeling of Mexico without feeling too beachy or too formal. \u201cI\u2019m Mr. cocktail\u2014I\u2019m not super evening, or super casual,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Dresses, naturally, were a big focus. His chiffon, black and white floral-print pieces were screen-printed eight times, to give them a rich sense of depth. \u201cIt becomes three-dimensional, because it has so many layers,\u201d said Anderson. The designer also created black crochet styles with built-in leather strips at the bust and brief area\u2014almost like a built-in bathing suit over a cover-up. \u201cThe shape has a 1950s swim reference, but a little edgier,\u201d he said. (There was lots of leather in the collection, like his vegan leather tank dress, covered in white laser-cut floral embroideries.)<\/p>\n
Separates, meanwhile, included Anderson\u2019s new take on tweeds (one can\u2019t deny the impact of Chanel on this season in general\u2014tweeds have been everywhere.) His were in dusty pink and had a metallic sheen to them. \u201cWhen you\u2019re on vacation, you just want to throw things on,\u201d says Anderson. \u201cI wanted it to feel cool and young.\u201d His real showstopper, though, came via the finale, when Anderson showed a fringe black gown made of long sequins. \u201cIt\u2019s cut on the bias, and the sequins are swirled around the body,\u201d he said. It twirled and grooved with each step\u2014precisely the kind of frock you want to wear while making an entrance into a chic seaside restaurant.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n