By Kat George, 30 November 2011
Rittenhouse is synonymous with that organic Australiana that you associate with summers spent camping and sitting on sand dues eating fish'n'chips. Earthy but refined, raw but elegant, Rittenhouse captures both the ragged, elemental landscape and the unspoiled, dreamlike terrains that define the Australian environment. Aesthetically, Rittenhouse is steeped in contradictions, much like the eroded shorelines and crashing waves that pair with sorbet sunsets and perfect white sands.
The Rittenhouse Resort collection is, appropriately, a simple collection featuring swimwear, separates and day dresses that are classic, wardrobe staples, with tiny little points of difference to keep you thinking. Functional and high quality, Rittenhouse does not sacrifice style for craftsmanship, but rather, allows the beautiful tailoring to let style truly shine through. On a muted palette, Rittenhouse has summer down pat, with overdid, muted prints juxtaposed with an earthen tonal offering.
Tanks and box pleated skirts, trousers and shorts lead the charge for understated, girl-next-door beauty. Everything is relaxed and loose fitting, ensuring that you're wearing the clothes, they're not wearing you. Relaxed summer dresses abound, as every Aussie girl knows there's nothing better on a hot day than throwing on a simple shift over her togs, putting on some sandals and road tripping to the beach with friends and lovers.