For resort, Sarah Staudinger continued to tap into the “quiet luxury” trend that’s been making its wave online, and has become the new look for fashion’s new favorite L.A. girls, like Sofia Richie. Staud’s newest offering says goodbye to neon, and hello to pastels, neutrals, and metallic silvers, which the designer considered a “grounding color” in the collection.
“I think it’s an evolution from fall,” said Staudinger. “I’ve been really thinking about all the things that our girl needs and how we need to cover everything from gowns to casual wear to suiting while also expanding on the essentials and elevating that.” For the office, a tonal gray button-up is jazzed up with a metallic silver midi skirt and black mules; while a crepe strapless evening gown is styled with a glossy riding boot—but layered underneath one of the leather moto jackets also on offer, it could easily transition into workwear. Staudinger even considered going from work to play with her accessories; the Shirley bag, one of the original Staud It bags from the late 2010s, got a 2023 upgrade thanks to an adjustable handle that can take it from a top handle to a clutch. And her slingback pumps go from business in the front to party in the back with mismatched metallic heels.
