Almost every girl in her romantic dreams sees a white ship, a handsome captain in a snow-white jacket at the helm. And myself... in an equally snow-white dress fluttering in the wind.
But one day the dream becomes reality. And in this happy reality, it is very important to know what the dress code is on a cruise ship.
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In order not to panic when getting ready to travel, and not to find yourself in a stupid position due to the lack of the necessary wardrobe, it is better to prepare in advance. To make your long-awaited vacation pleasant and carefree, you need to pack your clothes for a cruise on the ship and your suitcase in general wisely.
Christian Dior cruise 2018 show in Los Angeles
Cruise wardrobe by ship class
Those who have vacationed in hotels know approximately what can be useful when traveling.
The level and class of the airliner is determined in the same way - by the number of stars. Accordingly, their dress code is similar, which determines what to wear for a cruise.
Specialized clothing for a cruise on a ship has been produced annually by any famous fashion house since Karl Lagerfeld resumed cruise collections in 1999.
As part of the cruise collection, you can buy clothes in capsules for daytime and evening activities.
Clothes for a cruise: trends 2017. Photos
Gucci Resort 2017
Fendi Resort 2017
Carven Resort 2017
General provisions
Please note that there will be significantly less space for a suitcase in a cabin than in a hotel room. But there's no need to worry.
If you approach the issue wisely, then everything will fit in one suitcase.
If the cruise is planned on a liner with five or six stars, then you need to start getting ready with evening dresses. You will need several of them.
You need to be prepared for dinners in restaurants and the so-called gala dinner. It is assumed that a person who has paid a considerable amount for a cruise knows the basic rules of etiquette.
On a ship, respect for the captain and other passengers is sacred, so after 6 p.m., shorts, T-shirts, and jeans are put away in the suitcase. For dinner - only in decent evening dresses.
On ships that don’t grab stars from the sky, that is, inexpensive ones, everything is much more modest and more democratic, and clothing on a cruise will be simpler.
Be sure to check with the travel agency where you purchase your tour about the dress code on board the ship. Most likely, one evening dress will be enough. In any case, on budget airliners there is no indication of who should be wearing what.
Day and evening wardrobe
During the daytime, the generally accepted dress code is resort casual. This is smart casual wear.
These rules allow T-shirts, shorts, swimsuits, skirts, sundresses. That is, at the discretion of the passenger.
But in the evening everything is strictly according to the rules. Theatrical performances, performances by artists, going to a casino or restaurant will require a certain appearance.
Zac Posen Resort 2017
Valentino resort 2017
Dior resort 2017
If the travel agency informs you that this ship has a style tuxedo, then for women this means floor-length dresses and jewelry, and for men a tuxedo is required.
The time that passengers spend on deck in this case implies style Country club casual.
You need to take stylish, comfortable clothes, hats, sunglasses, and swimsuits with you.
On these cruises you can meet stars of all sizes, so it doesn't hurt to have a smart dress in case you attend a concert.
Sometimes such a trip is organized precisely because of a concert with the participation of a world star.
Universal nautical style for a cruise
If there are no special requirements for appearance, then tourists usually prefer clothes with elements of a marine theme.
Striped tunics or dresses, designs with seashells, anchors. The variety is quite large.
Of course, you should pay special attention to the issue of shoes. You will need both elegant evening shoes and comfortable, fashionable casual shoes.
Also pay attention to boat shoes that do not slip and do not stain the deck of the ship.
If you think through all the details in advance and take a responsible approach to choosing your wardrobe, then nothing will overshadow your carefree vacation on a dream trip on a snow-white liner.
The cruise collection (from the English cruise or resort collection and from the French croisière) is a fashionable collection of clothing created in the off-season, that is, in the interval between the main collections. As a rule, a cruise collection gives a hint of what will be fashionable in the upcoming season.
All shows of cruise collections take place separately from Fashion Week, from approximately May to July, and in November these collections begin to be sold in stores and boutiques. Most often, items from cruise collections arrive in stores without first being shown on the catwalk.
The designers' cruise collections are distinguished by a simple cut, the use of light fabrics, the absence of pretentious and unnecessary decorative details, as well as color combinations and tones that are typical for the summer range.
History of origin
At the end of the 18th century, holidays at the resort became very popular. The south of France was recognized as the best vacation spot for aristocrats of that time. With the development of resort holidays, the need for light and comfortable clothing arose. Starting from the 20s and ending with the pre-war years, the first designers of the so-called resort collections were Coco Chanel, Jean Patou, Elsa Schiaparelli.
Inspired by a trip to the seaside, the legendary Coco Chanel discovered the comfort and appeal of a simple vest, which she began wearing herself and then used to create her leisure collection. In addition, the collection includes snow-white wide trousers, shorts, and knitted sweaters striped and berets.
Marine clothing style– this is a free, resort, comfortable and pleasant wardrobe option. It assumes the presence of details related to the theme of the sea. Such as images of sea animals and plants, ships, as well as elements of sailors’ clothing and much more.
History of origin and development
Many fashion experts believe that The birthplace of this style of clothing is Great Britain in the 19th century.. The Albion fleet had no equal in strength at that time, and the British were rightfully proud of it, so it was in this country that clothing similar in style to the uniform of sailors appeared. It was very convenient and came in two versions. The first was smart and elegant and resembled the uniform of a ship captain, and the second - simple, free and rough - was borrowed from the sailors.
Nationwide popularity nautical style in clothing started with the Royal Family. Prince Albert-Edward of Wales wore a naval officer's uniform at the insistence of his mother, Queen Victoria.
Then his manner of dressing in this style was borrowed by noble and wealthy Englishmen. Such outfits appeared on the shelves of the most luxurious stores of that time. Soon this style stepped beyond the boundaries of the Lady of the Seas and conquered continental Europe.
There are a huge number of black and white photographs, both in the West and in our country, which depict little boys in sailor suits. It was extremely popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
However, the credit for popularizing this fashion trend belongs not only to the English monarchs, but also to the famous (Coco Chanel). The woman loved to relax on the coast, that’s why decided to open her own in the French city of Deauville in 1913. This city was the most popular holiday destination among Parisian aristocrats and wealthy bourgeois.
As you know, Chanel loved to shock the public, and she did the same in Deauville. Coco regularly went to the beach in a simple jersey, sailor suit, sunglasses and a small hat. The local community was extremely excited about this. This is how the marine style from Chanel appeared, which became a real breakthrough in the fashion world. This woman once again proved that clothes can be stylish and elegant, but at the same time comfortable and very practical.
Features of the marine style
Nowadays, it’s simply impossible to imagine modern glossy magazines, TV shows about fashion and fashion shows without clothes in a nautical style.
Today this direction has its own special set of signs and features. First of all, it is characterized by the use of a white and blue color combination, in addition to which yellow is excellent. The main pattern is, of course, a stripe. Other combinations of shades are possible, for example, white with red or sand with black. The stripes can be either classic horizontal or diagonal and even vertical.
The image is necessarily associated with romance, which is why many designers include snow-white skirts, T-shirts, tops, dresses, sundresses and shorts in it. As for footwear, sandals or pumps fit perfectly with the theme. Jewelry made from a stone such as amber, as well as all kinds of emblems and decorative ropes, are perfect. Stylish white can perfectly complement the look. In general, this direction involves minimal use of accessories, because its essence lies in simplicity and freedom. Therefore, as a rule, to create a complete look, a fashion designer needs one piece of jewelry, sunglasses and a scarf, which can be tied on the head.
A jacket-tunic in this style looks official and formal, always sparkling with gold buttons and anchors.
The theme of the sea will always be popular in the work of fashion designers around the world; it is distinguished by its brightness and versatility of images. This style is also popular with buyers. The house, for example, traditionally presents a collection of cruise clothing in this style every summer.
How to create a nautical style look?
This style is the most suitable option for an interesting summer look. It will help city dwellers go beyond the usual casual and positively stand out among their surroundings.
Cloth
- The main feature of this fashion trend is that its essence lies not in certain shapes and styles, as in most other styles, but in the correct selection of colors. Traditional colors for the style are deep blue and white, less often black. In modern fashion, the use of other colors is also allowed, but in this case the item should not be monochromatic, but with a color characteristic of a given style - horizontal or oblique stripes.
- As for the types of clothing, as well as its shape, women are free in their choice. When creating an image, pleated mini or midi lengths, sundresses, shorts, etc. can be used. If your choice is a nautical-style skirt or dress, then the recommended length is midi. It is preferable to buy shorts that are short, but not tight-fitting, but loose.
- Many modern designers, along with the classic horizontal stripe, often use other colors that also belong to this style. They decorate their items with images of anchors, chains, ropes or starfish. This can be either a large number of small drawings applied, or one large one.
Accessories
- As with any image, this style requires the presence of some accessories. You can complement your outfit with a thin blue belt, which will be decorated with a gold chain or an anchor-shaped buckle, a plain necklace of a suitable color, a necklace or a captain’s cap.
- If your outfit already contains a fairly large number of items of clothing with marine colors and prints, then it is better to choose a plain, neutral one. Otherwise, the image will be overloaded.
Shoes
- High heels or wedges will be a stylish finishing touch to your look. Stiletto heels and sandals will add elegance and sophistication. However, if you are on vacation or the summer has been too hot, then some models of sundresses and dresses can be worn with comfortable pantos or pantos.
- The color of the shoes should match one of the items of clothing or accessories. You can choose shoes in fairly bright colors or with nautical-style patterns. The shoes themselves can be made of either leather or fabric.
Chanel Resort 2013
Cruise collection(English: cruise or resort collection) is a fashionable and stylish collection of clothing, shoes and accessories, developed and presented in the off-season, or rather in the interval between the main collections.
Story
Louis Vuitton Resort 2013
Altuzarra Resort 2014
At the beginning of the 20th century, during the winter season, holidays at resorts became quite popular among wealthy people. With the development of resort holidays, the need arose for comfortable, light and at the same time stylish clothing. The first designers of cruise collections were Jean Patou, Coco Chanel and Elsa Schiaparelli.
Nina Ricci Resort 2014
Coco Chanel, who visited a warm country in winter, discovered that same striped T-shirt, or rather vest, which she later used in her debut cruise collection. In addition to her, the collection includes berets, striped knitted sweaters, wide snow-white trousers and shorts. In general, most cruise collections of that time were visually similar, there was nothing remarkable or memorable about them. This was the case until the beginning of 1941, but in 1946 everything changed dramatically.
Christian Dior Resort 2013
In the mid-1990s, interest in overseas travel during the cold season increased again among wealthy people. The wardrobe of such individuals consisted of light silk, chiffon and cotton outfits, which were comfortable to travel around the world in. Thanks to them, fashion designers began to once again create cruise collections, which are still relevant today. And the Chanel Fashion House resumed the tradition in the late 1990s, under the leadership of the legendary couturier Karl Lagerfeld. His first cruise collection included bright suits and jackets, black cocktail dresses, stylish hats and jewelry, sunglasses and much more, in general, everything that did not remind people of the office and work. The motto of cruise collections is convenience and beauty in one bottle.
Dolce & Gabbana Resort 2013
21st century: further development
At the beginning of 2000, other well-known luxury brands began to develop such collections for their regular customers, who prefer to vacation in hot countries during the cold season. Over time, some brands abandoned the release of collections of clothing and shoes for leisure, throwing all their efforts into creating the main seasonal collections of clothing, shoes and accessories. Among the Fashion Houses that continued to develop cruise collections are: Christian Dior, Chanel, Yves Saint Laurent, Gucci, Ralph Lauren and Marc Jacobs. In 2010, cruise collections began to gain popularity, and more and more luxury and affordable brands are creating their own versions of clothing and shoes for seaside holidays.
Cruise collection today
These days, the cruise collection is a full-fledged clothing line, including swimsuits, evening dresses, suits for everyday outings and summer clothes designed for relaxation in urban environments and on the seaside, and complemented by original shoes and stylish accessories. Most often, cruise collections are created in the direction that will be in trend in the upcoming season. Shows of cruise collections are held in late spring - early summer, regardless of Fashion Week, and go on sale in mid-autumn, sometimes earlier. Not all modern brands demonstrate cruise collections on fashion catwalks; they often display them in boutiques without a preliminary show, but this in no way affects demand. Products from the cruise collections boast lightness and simple cut, the absence of abundant and intricate decor, and the use of flowing materials and shades typical of the summer season.
Cruise collections 2015
The spring and summer 2015 seasons will delight women with bright and romantic outfits. It was in this direction that the famous couturier Karl Lagerfeld worked, and part-time creative director of the Chanel Fashion House. The Chanel Resort 2015 collection was made in the Arabic style, which attracted the most notorious fashionistas in the world, including celebrities. Previous cruise collections of the luxury brand Chanel were also dedicated to the cultures of different countries and peoples, and this time the designer focused on folk costumes and traditions of the East. And, by the way, the show was held in Dubai, because this city, according to Lagerfeld, fully reflects the motives of the created inter-season collection. What is memorable about the cruise collection of the Chanel Fashion House? These are light and flowing materials, loose silhouettes, massive decorations, and national ornaments. In addition to tunics, trousers and dresses, which many associate with relaxation and the sea, the collection featured classic tweed suits.
No less fascinating was the cruise collection of the famous luxury brand Christian Dior, presented in New York. Its creator was couturier Raf Simons. The collection featured models with a wide variety of prints and asymmetrical styles. The key detail of the cruise collection were square scarves. The creations of Raf Simons amazed those present at the fashion show with their sophistication and femininity, the elegance of their styles and the lightness of the materials used. Drapery, lace, elegant silhouettes - all this became the main components of the off-season collection. The delicate and romantic clothes presented in the collection were complemented by powerful metal bracelets. Not least in the cruise collection were trouser suits, classic black dresses and evening dresses.
Links
- Resort, cruise, cruise collection, resort collection
- Ralph Lauren Resort 2013, social network for fashionistas Relook.ru
- Max Mara Resort 2014 - color attack, social network for fashionistas Relook.ru
Cruise collections - this name often catches the eye of everyone who closely follows fashion. But how does the cruise collection differ from other collections of the brand? Why does it appear at the beginning of autumn, but offers things of a spring-summer direction, although the season for such clothes seems to have just ended. Let's find out the answers to these questions together.
A little history
If we analyze the history of fashion, the concept of a cruise collection was formed in the late 80s and reached its peak in the mid-90s of the twentieth century. This was a time when a tendency developed among rich people to leave the cool and rainy autumn for warmer climes to spend the cold season there. Various kinds of long-term tropical cruises on luxury ships have become especially popular. Buying something in Africa or Asian countries was very problematic for people accustomed to luxury, and they did not want to wear clothes and shoes from the old spring-summer collection. That is why they began to turn to their fashion designers with wishes to purchase something good, expensive and new that would emphasize their status and would be appropriate in the southern latitudes. Fashion designers quickly embraced this trend - and in the middle of autumn, summer cruise collections appeared.
Status
Status is the most important indicator of any cruise collection. Since it is created exclusively for wealthy people, the best and, of course, the most expensive materials are selected. Clothes, shoes, accessories - all exclusively luxury. Things should not only be extremely convenient, light and comfortable for hot climates, but also correspond to the high level of events that rich people need to attend. Thus, the site believes, cruise clothing collections embody all the best developments both in the field of design and the most modern technologies for manufacturing fabrics and materials.
Like no one else
Another important point of expensive cruise collections is their special exclusivity. Most items are “distributed” to the brand’s regular customers even before the collection is presented to the general public. Especially for them, either private shows are organized with a very narrow circle of guests, or the collection is generally brought to the client’s home, where he chooses certain items. That’s why many cruise collections are not only not shown on the catwalks, but they don’t even do advertising photography - why, if everything is already sold?
A crisis
Unfortunately, the times of high fashion, when people were ready to pay any money for exclusive dresses, are gone, and with them the enormous popularity of cruise collections. The crisis took its toll, and even very rich people began to count money. But this does not mean that cruise collections have become history - very respected fashion brands continue to produce cruise collections, albeit not on the same scale as before. After all, no one has yet canceled the desire to own exclusive clothes that no one else has and that will declare your income brighter than the most expensive car. Just like the desire of each of us to go on a long, long cruise, to one day go out on deck in an amazing dress and watch in surprise as the ocean wind, having abandoned all its affairs, rushed to you to gently play with its hem...
