Sea Change For Cruise Wear?

Cruise wear was the focus of fashionistas this week in New York as both Dior, seen here, and Ferretti unveiled their resort collections for 2008.

Designer John Galliano looked back to the 1950s with a Dior resort collection that called to mind classic Audrey Hepburn, early Jackie O and glamorous Liz Taylor.

Galliano's line featured a lot of bold, bright colors and high hats, like those seen here.

This bare-backed top for Dior shows Galliano's attention to detail.

Shiny paints like these gave the Dior collections its Bollywood flavor.

Here's a Dior summer classic: a sundress in crisp red and white.

This model on the Dior catwalk demonstrates a bronze tutu look.

No resort collection would be complete without swimsuits. Here is a one-piece suit from the Dior line.

For more of his retro look, Galliano paired a feathery cover-up with this blue bikini.

Another retro look from Galliano on the runway at the Dior 2008 Cruise Collection fashion show in New York on May 14, 2007.

Another Eastern-inspired look from John Galliano for Dior.

The neutral shades of these glamorous gowns were in sharp contrast to the brilliant hues of the rest of the Dior collection.

Another soft color for the light, feathery gowns in the Dior resort collection.

This is a good example of the shiny, structured handbags that accessorized many of Galliano's retro outfits.

Models walk the runway during the Alberta Ferretti Cruise 2008 Collection fashion show at the Aeffe Townhouse in New York on May 15, 2007.

The white chiffon gown with Grecian lines is typical of Ferretti's emphasis on basic pieces and classic styles.

In contrast to Dior's brilliant hues, Ferretti limits his palette to the neutrals -- black, white, beige and gray.

A model shows off a classic white sundress during the Alberta Ferretti Cruise 2008 Collection fashion show at the Aeffe Townhouse in New York on May 15, 2007.

Alberta Ferretti's 2008 resort line had a preppy look with lots of shirtdresses, like the one here, pleated pants and shorts, long-necked tops and nautical detailing.

A model shows off designs from the Alberta Ferretti Cruise 2008 Collection fashion show at the Aeffe Townhouse in New York on May 15, 2007.