The resort 2014 style report With pre-collections making up over 70 per cent of ready-to-wear turnover for many labels, we bring you the latest trends from the resort 2014 collections The resort collections (formally known as cruise collections) were - until recently - the preserve of the rich. Aimed at those spending their winter months in warmer climates, the collections were stuffed full of beachwear and sold at the coldest time of the year (around December, January and February). Over the past few years this has changed. Designers now use their pre-collections (so-called because they are a precursor to the autumn/winter or pre-spring/summer ranges) to show a pared down version of their runway shows. They are often more commercial - and therefore more wearable - and are also slightly more affordable (although it's all relative). The resort collections, along with pre-fall, now make up 70-80 per cent of designers' ready-to-wear turnover, making many of the trends you see in them, foundations for the season to come. So what trends have we spotted for resort 2014 I hear you asking? Here are our favourite five: Nautical As seen at Chanel, Chloe, Rachel Zoe A trend that seems to crop up every few years, nautical is fairly failsafe for all figures. Dip your toe in with a Breton t-shirt. Denim As seen at Jason Wu, Tibi, The Row No, we're not talking about the latest jean shape. For Resort denim grew up and took on clean lines. Think below-the-knee boxy skirts and super-chic jumpsuits. Hawaiian As seen at Prada, Kenzo, Jason Wu Not a trend for wallflowers; brash prints and bright colours are adorning allsorts this season, with Prada taking the lead. Steer clear of Hawaiian shirts, and instead opt for classic dress shapes or surf-inspired pieces. Pool sliders As seen at Dion Lee, Marni, Calvin Klein A trend that we are slowly coming round to, the pool slider is the must have shoe for spring/summer 2014. Get on board early and buy your summer sandal from the resort collections. Baggy Trousers As seen at Alexander Wang, Acne, MaxMara Slouchy tailoring is making a comeback. Best suited to boyish figures, look for low-slung waistlines and wide-leg fits.