Palmer Harding Resort 2023 Collection

Since debuting in 2011, Palmer Harding designers Levi Palmer and Matthew Harding have established a brand identity synonymous with the classic shirt. For resort, the duo wanted to celebrate and explore their entire roster of signatures from seasons past. “Since the beginning of the pandemic, our work has become introspective—like a sort of rebirth, in a way—which is incredibly therapeutic,” said Harding. “There’s also an element of dissection that we’ve applied to our practice, which has enabled us to experiment like never before,” added Palmer.

Resort is all about details that warrant a double take. A highlight is a play on an extraction pleat that’s presented via an array of separates, from a kinetic skirt that unfolds in motion, to tailored bootcut pants, a technical knitted viscose jumper, and a biker jacket constructed from the softest of faux leathers. Other noteworthy moments include the expansion of their trademark button-up feature in the form of oversized cotton shirt dresses and blazers, as well as asymmetrical, gathered necklines on jersey tops in copper, white, and black. “We’ve done a deep-dive on what’s brought us joy in the past,” said Palmer. “Then, we honored these details by taking them apart and putting them back together in a new way.”

Historically, Palmer Harding has shown twice a year, but to better align with production schedules, the designers have opted to release pre-collections, as well. “It’s logical, as our collections previously have actually been two-in-one,” explained Harding. “This way, each collection gets the breathing room it deserves.”