The 5 most memorable Resort collection you should know absolutely

Over the years the Resort – or Cruise, if you prefer – collections have gained a special place among the events of the fashion calendar. Expecting as much as Autumn/Winter and Spring/Summer collections, spring pre-collections are now a must-see appointment to keep an eye on. From an economic point of view, Resort collections are a key moment for future fashion trends, considering they – as often demonstrated – have always taken place in strategic locations with regard to market dynamics and investment.

To make it short: Resort collections often point us where the needle of the fashion balance will go on.

But not only this: the Resort collections are also a pleasure to the eyes. If some brands still show their collections through eye-catching lookbooks, many fashion Maison prefers to launch their "mid-season" garments with spectacular fashion shows. Only the Resort18 can boast many of them, such as Chanel's Ancient Greece-themed show or the flamboyant Renaissance collection set up by Gucci at Palazzo Pitti.

But these are just two examples. Here are the other 5 most spectacular Resort collections ever.

#1 Louis Vuitton Resort18

A fashion show who seems to be a declaration of love by Nicolas Ghesquière to Japan: the Miho Museum, nestled in the southeastern nature of Kyoto, and its suspended bridge – designed by architect Ieoh Ming Pei in 1997 – made the show very suggestive.

#2 Dior Resort18

For the occasion, Maria Grazie Chiuri brought the French mansion to a former Indian reserve in Santa Monica, Los Angeles. The soft light of the early hours of the day and the wild nature in which the models have walked have transformed the fashion show into a breathtaking spectacle.

#3 Dior Resort16

The time that Raf Simons brought Dior to the Côte d'Azur in the Pierre Cardin's residence, the Palais Bulles designed by architect Antti Lovag. Unforgettable.

#4 Chanel Resort13

A collection inspired by Mary Antonietta, the Sun King, and 18th century France where could it take place? In the Palace of Versailles, Obviously. So King Lagerfeld wanted to bring his models in the gorgeous gardens of the French palace.

#5 Chanel Resort09

We must admit that Chanel has always done a very good job with Resort collections. And also this time it is the French mansion that wins a place of honor among our selection: for the 2009 season Chanel chose to bring his models along the swimming pool of the Raleigh Hotel, Miami. The cutting edge of glamor.