Lela Rose Resort 2016

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By Kristi Garced

Lela Rose channeled the style of Ali MacGraw “but in a much more modern way” for her resort lineup, which was full of American sportswear with a feminine twist — and a heavy dose of flower power. Rose likes the idea of separates for evening, and her collection offered several matching sets, like a navy blue and red floral-printed top with wide-legged, cropped pants — a new pant silhouette for the season — or metallic pale pink embroidered silk ply shorts with a matching double-faced twill top for day.

Rose’s ethereal gowns in featherweight organza came embroidered with beads, floral appliques or whimsical polka dot prints. A poppy-printed yellow satin dress, meanwhile, will be right at home at next year’s Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic.

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