NEW YORK — Forget walking on the wild side. Resort and cruise are the perfect seasons for designers to explore their soft sides, and some of them are doing just that. At Prada, Miuccia Prada adds gradations of color, delicate beading and lace to such pieces as bias-cut dresses and skirts. Her Miu Miu collection also has a light touch, featuring lingerie-inspired details in lace-trimmed dresses and blouses with built-in camisoles. Stella McCartney, meanwhile, is referencing the Art Deco era. Her charming pink T-shirt dresses are piped and trimmed with tulle, while beaded tops and sleek trousers couldn’t look more modern.
PHOTOS BY JOHN AQUINO AND DAVID TURNER