Another strong collection from Louis Vuitton’s relatively new creative director Nicolas Ghesquière, which he displayed in Monaco on Saturday, May 17, for the brand’s first resort show. Ghesquière made his debut in March where he designed aviator-style neoprene dresses and the now coveted Petite Malle trunk purse. For resort, the French designer kept the same bright color palette, but introduced newer prints and bucket bags.

Ghesquière’s 45-look collection was a swirl of bell-bottom business pants, modern fit-and-flare dresses, and aquatic coral-branch prints. The show opened with a romantic, yet retro look of a deep pink jewel-encrusted long-sleeve top paired with blush high-waisted pants. In look 23, model Choi Sora wore a black zip-up leather shift dress featuring a mermaid hem. Complementing the look were patent pointy-toed mules and a mini baby blue purse.

A look that has become a mainstay of his collections is a long-sleeve top tucked into a modest-cut button-up skirt—a combination Ghesquière seems to be fond of. The sharp-collared leather coat, first seen in Louis Vuitton’s fall collection, appeared in a red snakeskin texture and even an orange moto jacket version.

Much of the collection featured styles reminiscent of the ‘70s modernized with leather details. For instance, there was a polo shirt trimmed at the sleeves and collar. Pantsuits of a peplum-like jacket paired with boot-cut trousers in groovy prints were brought up-to-date with sleek bowling bags.

An accessory Ghesquière focused on was the belt. Skinny leather belts were folded into bows and a spiked clasp belt sat right at the waist. For shoes, pointy-toed multi-strap pumps ranged in colors, from patent black to pale yellow.

Overall it was a youthful resort collection that will sure to be profitable, as most designers hope for their resort and pre-fall collections. Having seen what Ghesquière can do for Louis Vuitton for both fall and resort, it’s safe to say his reign as creative director is off to a strong start.