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BAL HARBOUR 131 attention to detail and emphasis on variety is extraordinary.) There's even something of a regional grandeur in Resort's overall takeaway—its impression is as sophisticated and storied as the longstanding charm of, say, places like Oaxaca or Cartagena. Nicky's favorite piece is a floral, pleated frock called the Painted Heart Folds dress— save for two spaghetti straps, it's an off-the-shoulder piece with dramatically voluminous sleeves and frilled layers around its hem. "It's very quintessentially Zimmermann," notes the designer. It should come as no surprise that the Zimmermann sisters make frequent visits to Miami. "I always look forward to it," says Nicky. "I'm usually here for work, so when I do get a window to relax, I love to sit quietly by the pool. I also take the time to do some vintage shopping, and over the years I've found a few secret spots just outside of the city where I often pick up pieces that give me great references for summer ideas." She then notes that Miami and Sydney are not exactly alike—save for one telling, binding element, and one that perfectly captures the vibe of her designs: "I'd say the only similarity between the two places is that unique relationship between the city… and the beach." "I wanted to reinterpret something strong, and possibly mannish, into a collection that focused on femininity." —Nicky Zimmermann Nicky and her team pore over model boards and work over the details of the Resort 2018 collection, which arrives in stores later this fall.