For the spring season, Monique Lhuillier was inspired by the glamorous lifestyles in Palm Beach. The designer, who’s frequented the South Florida town, said she’s always been inspired by its bright colors and blend of “historic charm and modern elegance,” citing it as the “pinnacle of American luxury living,”
“The Monique Lhuillier Palm Beach customer really thinks about her appearance day-to-day, from social events to her recreational activities. In cities like New York and Los Angeles, where we see more of an event-driven shopper, the Palm Beach customer gets dressed for the Palm Beach culture and lifestyle day-to-day. She encompasses every sector of the collection, which is why we wanted to tell that cohesive story in the lookbook, taking our heroine from day to evening,” Lhuillier told WWD.
Across spring, Lhuillier tuned into her Palm Beach, and global customers’, needs by expanding her newer, specialty knitwear program with preppy polo dresses and cashmere cardigans. More expansions in elevated daywear came through a pretty limoncello-hued giupure lace shirt and matching short; embellished crisp cotton button ups, and great floral printed linen and cotton frocks.
”From the tennis court to the poolside bar, and everything in between,” she said.
Across both day and eveningwear, Lhuillier splashed new signature prints, including playful lemons, spray roses and bright poppies, on silk gazar and chiffon numbers. She continued to amp up the Palm Beach glamour throughout the collection’s strong array of eveningwear.
“Intricate embroideries bring Hollywood romance into evening with ombre effects and shimmering sequins. A hibiscus pink ombre chiffon gown with built-in scarf and an ombre shimmering sequin column are fresh for spring. The season’s showstoppers include a glimmering crystal gown in a relaxed floor length T-shirt silhouette that feels modern and glamorous,” Lhuillier said of the assortment, pointing to the collection’s liquid sequin “sunset” ombre column gown and modern “disco ball” T-shirt gown covered in hot-fix crystals.
The relaxed, limoncello-hued, draped shoulder and open back caftan was also a standout option for glamorous evenings basking in the Florida sunsets.