Max Mara is bringing the summer town vibes already. For spring/summer 2019, Weekend Max Mara has launched a new signature collection: “Nantucket,” created in collaboration with American interior designer Anthony Baratta. The twelve-piece offering, finds inspiration in the famous summertime retreat from Cape Cod, Massachusetts. The collection is an easy, breezy set of dresses, skirts, trousers, shirts and accessories inspired by endless summer days on the historic island enclave known for its scenic harbor, charming shingle style homes and poetic gardens.

Baratta, considered the king of East Coast chic, knows a thing or two about style, as he has been transforming America’s most stylish summer homes since the 80s. A Baratta interior is instantly recognizable for its lush use of color, inspired mix of patterns and exuberant references to traditional design. The designer's work is regularly characterized by nautical motifs, stately colonial antiques and effervescent florals are calling cards of the legendary designer’s vaunted work.

The Nantucket collection features breezy prints, romantic cuts and delightful accessories from a joyous collection inspired by America’s most beloved summertime destination. Full skirted sleeveless dresses come in strawberry colored gingham and blue stripes, both passementerie rick-rack trim. Wide-legged palazzo-style trousers receive the same patterned treatment. A flowing mid-calf length circular skirt is printed with a delicate rose motif on micro gingham checks. Lemon yellow trousers feature lovingly rendered illustrations of Baratta’s own furniture designs. A similar motif is carried over to an oversize shirt, while a short sleeved sweater features white and blue horizontal stripes and embroidered roses. A patchwork of roses, gingham checks and stripes are found on an asymmetric dress, as well as a t-shirt.

The Pasticcino bag will also be available in the custom Chinese vase and furnishing prints. Sweet cotton canvas slippers will come in white and blue or strawberry colored stripes. Anthony Baratta’s Signature Collection will be available in all weekend Max Mara Stores and on weekendmaxmara.com beginning in March.