It’s here. The unofficial start of summer and the weekend when wearing white pants becomes acceptable again. Well, at least for the rest of county.
Second to the question of “what are you doing for the long holiday weekend” is “what’s the forecast?” Sunny with a side of fashion, according to us. Here we take a look at some suitable long weekend wear that you can sport all summer long.
Photo: Fendi (left); Emilio Pucci (right)
Break Out The Bikini
If you got it flaunt it and two piece bikinis are the best way to bare some skin. Fendi’s Roma bikini provides a traditional twist to the triangle top with its single-shoulder top. Both the top and bottom feature the Fendi Roma signature design in a rainbow print inspired by an archived Karl Lagerfeld design. For another two-piece option, make a splash in Pucci’s triangle bikini that is trimmed in a multi-colored crocheted band. Find them at Fendi, 150 NE 40th Street, 786-655-5400 and Emilio Pucci, 178 NE 39th Street, 305-576-1830.
Photo: Fendi (left); Versace (right)
One Piece Wonders
One of the hottest trends of the season is the one-piece suit. Fendi’s denim-effect with red piping suit combines a triangle top and low back with crisscross straps where as Versace Greek suit is asymmetric design features one shoulder. Find them at Fendi, 150 NE 40th Street, 786-655-5400 and Versace, 186 NE 39th Street, Units 116 & 216, 305-573-8345.
Photo: Emilio Pucci
Couture Cover-Up
If you’re heading to beach, pool or BBQ with no plans of swimming, you can still dress the part in Pucci’s caftan. Fashioned out of lightweight and airy cotton muslin, the romper style with shorts featuring ruffles and a v-neck neckline, making it the perfect piece for add to your summer wardrobe. Find it at Emilio Pucci, 178 NE 39th Street, 305-576-1830.
Photo: Hermès (left); Versace (right)
All The Accessories
As you go to and fro this weekend you’ll need Hermès maxi beach bag in "Grands Fonds," a 100 percent cotton canvas bag to tote your belongings and Versace Medusa Head slip-on style thongs. Find them at Hermès, 163 NE 39th Street 305-868-0118 and Versace, 186 NE 39th Street, Units 116 & 216, 305-573-8345.
