Thoughts this time of year might be a little closer to a fat man in a red suit and warm fur coats than endless summers, but as Resort 2012 hits, sepia toned '70s California beckons. Stella McCartney, Converse and Prada take on the skater girl spirit.
In a sea of pattern and colour, the loud Hawaiian print from Stella McCartney demands attention. For most, Hawaiian print conjures pictures of perma-tanned big wave surfers who've seen out decades in the same sun-bleached number. The faded print is associated with the freedom of a life spent bobbing on the cusp of a wave, not the sartorial efforts of the front row. But McCartney's talents have turned it into the most covetable piece of the Resort season.
Pulling at the same nostalgia that the Hawaiian shirt toys with are the chunky soled red Converse and striped Stella McCartney shorts. Grainy footage of Z-boys in empty swimming pools has us hooked to the idea of embodying a blonde female Stacy Peralta - whether we know quite what an Ollie is or not.
The finishing touch cutting across all that pattern and tomboy cool is Prada's floral mini bag. Its red and white flowers clash against the blue skies and palm trees, throwing a touch of femininity into the look.
So whilst the frost may be close, next summer come high waves or rubber wheels under hot tarmac, we'll be channeling this vibe.
