Cecilie Bahnsen says her brand is growing up with her, and the resort lookbook images support that claim. The silhouettes might be familiar—the frilled pouf dress, the denim jacket with peplum godets—yet things felt a bit more pared back, as in a shimmering gray set with same color flower appliqué, or another tonal reverie, in inky black, consisting of a zip-front short and short bustier dress. The choice to include wrap styles resulted in a shift in mood; their tie-on/untie easiness went in a direction that was more sensual than the usual fairytale narrative. Ditto the sheer embroidered floral trims peeking from décolleté necklines.
Slightly simpler shapes also allowed the materials Bahnsen spends so much time developing to enjoy the spotlight. Note the confetti like floral sequins and the sprigged fil coupé on dresses that seemed destined for many midsummer nights.
