Tory Burch drew inspiration from her parents’ wanderlust for her label’s spring/summer 2019 collection.
“My parents, Buddy and Reva Robinson, were adventurers. Every summer, they boarded a steamer ship and spent six weeks sailing from Italy and Greece to Morocco and Spain,” Burch related.
The American fashion designer brings that influence to the runway through unique details that recall her parents’ trips: silhouettes with bohemian ease, balancing volume and tailoring; needlepoint and camera bags; well-worn hats and woven shoes.
Pieces from Tory Burch summer 2019 are marked with easy, billowy shapes that balance tailored pieces and crisp shirting, based on Buddy’s penchant for custom, made-to-measure shirts. Unexpected layering adds to the sense of casual, traveled glamour.
The palette is grounded in understated neutrals—crisp white, classic khaki, and the brand’s signature Tory navy—and punctuated by joyful pops of bright orange, cobalt blue, and Kelly green that give way to soft pastel yellow and pale pink.
Reva’s collection of vintage scarves provided the inspiration for an exotic bird print. Preppy, nautical striping pays homage to the pair’s time at sea, while the graphic Gemini Link pattern celebrates their duality.
Meanwhile, a textural mix—from delicate lace and crisp poplin to raffia and flocked organza—speaks to the brand’s eclecticism and bohemian spirit.
Handwoven leather pieces nod to the collection’s craftsmanship, while Moroccan-inspired fabrics underscore the brand’s global influences.
Embroidered scalloped edging adds an artisanal element to ladylike dresses, and shiny gold coins on easy tunics reference Reva’s collection of vintage coin jewelry.
The playful take on fabrics and patterns are complemented with pared back accessories with distinctly laid-back appeal.
Old school, retro canvas sneakers ground the collection in a sporty nonchalance while clean brass jewelry gives an understated edge.
The camera bag Buddy toted around the Mediterranean documenting the couple’s adventures inspired a key handbag silhouette, while a new take on the Lee handbag has a slouchier silhouette.
Tory Burch is located at Greenbelt 5, Rustan’s Makati, Rustan’s Shangri-La, and Power Plant Mall.