Roland Mouret Resort 2023

Resort 2023 is Roland Mouret's first collection under new ownership, Han Chong's SP Collection.

While this didn't signal a new direction for the brand - Mouret's signature curves were still in effect - it was a more focused outing than in the past and far more versatile.

"It's a crowded market and we put a lot of effort into every piece," Chong said in an exclusive interview with Mouret earlier this year.

"Han was adamant that I opened up the cleavage⁠—'Give me more cleavage,'" Mouret recalled, recalling Chong telling him. Hence the deep V-neck of an orange off-the-shoulder dress and a turquoise off-the-shoulder midi dress.

“He also likes things to be practical and pure, without being boring and simple,” Mouret said, adding that this collection has “more movement and drape – and fewer zippers. I tried to "control" the outfit less. The silhouettes are more flexible and I try to break this idea of ​​"office dress".

"These outfits should be a woman's best friend, to go from day to night, and be relevant for now," added Mouret.

Fabrics included stretch viscose, wool crepe, jersey, cashmere and wool, with embellishments including sequins and rhinestones. There was certainly more flesh in the spotlight, but the curvaceous silhouettes and punchy colors were definitely Mouret.

To shape and sculpt the figure, Mouret created knits from a mix of chenille and power knits, and dresses with cutout details, sheer mesh panels, internal corsets, and a la-style stays. size.

There was also some great tailoring in the mix, including a black tuxedo coat, while a viscose wedding dress could easily be pulled out of a suitcase, in keeping with the simple and versatile approach of the collection.