Last Wednesday I had the pleasure of attending the lecture
at Phoenix Art Museum presented by Caroline Milbank, author of the new book Resort Fashion: Style in Sun-DrenchedClimates.
The
book is pretty self explanatory; it’s all about the emergence of resort fashion
and the lifestyle that accompanies it. Divided up into categories like Breton
stripes, “beach pajamas,” whites, and many more, Ms. Milbank explores the
history of resort fashion beginning in the 19th c. and its rise as its
own runway season.
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| You can tribute your Breton stripes to Coco Chanel |
The book is like a stay-cation for the eyes. Ms. Milbank says
she wrote it for the recession. She thought a book all about vacation might
make all of us tightening our wallets feel like we’re on vacation on a
beautiful beach. Jokingly she stated the original working title was “everything
I learned while writing about summer vacation.”
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| Two of the many bathing suits freatured in The Sea exhibition |
Growing up in Arizona almost my entire wardrobe can be
described as “resort wear” so I have a special appreciation for this book.
If you’re looking for an escape from the
summertime blues, are curious about where your trendy midriff-dress came from
or maybe you’re looking for a great gift for your stylish friend's coffee table, I highly
recommend this book!
Deborah
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| Some fabulous "beach pajamas" |
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