Rachel Roy's 'Scuba Pop' Resort Collection
The shiny, flexible, and futuristic scuba suit is the primary inspiration for Rachel Roy's resort collection, scheduled to hit stores in November. Roy has dubbed her look "scuba pop," a catchy phrase that may owe something to Wes Anderson's film "The Life Aquatic With Steve Zissou," but that surely doesn't fully capture the collection's elegance -- unless, of course, the "pop" is of a champagne bottle. At a preview in the heart of Manhattan's garment district, Roy showed a number of approaches to translating the scuba -- and beach combing and nightlife -- experience into clothes: first, there's the sheen of the collection, using jersey, lambskin, silk, and sequins; then there are the lines and shapes: the backs of tops and dresses follow the lines of a sturdy swimsuit, while mini-skirts have a hemline that rises in the center like a wave; there's scuba spirit in the detailing too: piping and zippers. But the most glamorous embellishment, crystallized button-like embroidery, evokes the beautiful sea urchin.
The collection shows that even as the brand expands into junior and lower-priced fashions at Macy's, Rachel Roy remains committed to serving a chic, resort-going customer. Yet, in the midst of recession, this designer has also appropriately set her sights on value, with pieces that will work through many seasons. "Scuba pop" is not about frivolity, but rather durability and design. Pass the champagne, please, we're ready to snorkel, or, err, shop.
Whitney Houston Dead: Singer Dies at 48, Body Found in Beverly Hilton Hotel
Whitney Houston, Bobbi Kristina: Late Singer's Daughter Hospitalized
Whitney Houston Dead: Stars React to Legend's Sudden Death
Whitney Houston Autopsy: Cause of Death Determined?
Grammy Red Carpet 2012 (PHOTOS)
Tips for flying cheaper in 2012
Grammy 2012 Winners' List: Adele Sweeps Music's Biggest Night
There's only one thing to do when the Nürburgring is covered in snow...
Tax Reform in This Election Year: It's Not Likely
Whitney Houston, Bobby Brown: Ex-Husband Honors Singer Onstage