What are the Resort, Cruise, Pre-Spring and Holiday seasons in fashion? Well, they are all pretty much the same thing. Highsnobiety.com defines all of the above as monikers for the “interchangeable fashion jargon to describe the same pre-collection that comes after Autumn/Winter clothes have gone on sale but before Spring/Summer clothes have been delivered to stores”.
In the past, designers would produce capsule collections of breezy fabrics, sun hats, swimwear and easy, comfy footwear for the rich and famous to bring on holiday in the summer. Nowadays, because not everyone goes on vacation during this period, brands also include apparel for colder climates for various holiday destinations, as well as to cater to consumers who travel all year round. Cruise season typically begins in mid-November to take advantage of the Thanksgiving break in the US, and stays in stores all the way to Christmas.
Many brands put together collections for Cruise without a runway show, releasing a look book and images to the media, but it’s the big brands with all their fanfare that garner the most attention. Here’s a breakdown of the trends from the biggest Cruise shows. Imaginative realms The runway show for Dior’s Cruise 2025 collection gave us strong Outlander vibes, with models wearing looks crafted with tartan fabrics and leather detailing used for various purposes including belts, boots and bracelets.
Creative director Maria Grazia Chiuri put together a collection that was unveile.
