What Got Bought?

It feels like just yesterday (ok so maybe it was a month or so ago) that we were enjoying our first looks at Cruise 2009. The multifaceted offerings of the season have been distilled faster than you can say "merchandising" three times fast into the buy. We had a chance to peruse Net-A-Porter buy for Cruise 2009 yesterday afternoon. Net-a-Porter has become such a presence in retailing, online or otherwise, that their buy is of of particular interest to see how a season has coalesced long before the editors have gotten their gummy paws on the goods.

We saw a few familiar garments like this rainbow Oscar De La Renta cap sleeve sweater amid the very showy, very bright, picks. . But it wasn't just about the tropics for Net-a-Porter. The publicist we spoke to said that Cruise and Holiday have become somewhat intertwined for designers and with the similar delivery dates buyers are now thinking how to service wardrobes for destinations from Mustique to Aspen. Given that variety we were impressed with the holiday frocks available and even, shock, a fur coat.

Quite a few new faces are in this seasons cruise buy including Cosabella, Maje, Rachel Gilbert, Luc Kieffer, La Perla and Lover. We were particular impressed with the exclusives Net-a-Porter will be selling from Britain's favorite hipster line Preen. The royal blue dresses are perfect for any occasion, cruise, holiday or otherwise.