Rachel Gilbert Resort 2027: The Sejour Collection Edit

Rachel Gilbert Resort 2027 is called Sejour, and it covers more ground than a typical eveningwear drop. There are tiger-striped sequin sets, wine and black columns with hand-embellished trim, a faux fur coat sized to go over a gown, and seven pairs of earrings. Coveti carries 41 pieces from the drop, from the $250 Attie Earring to the $5,495 Maison Gown.

This edit walks through the collection by mood: the embellished statement pieces, the clean black columns, the cocktail midis and minis, the separates, and the jewellery. Every piece below is in our Rachel Gilbert edit and ships worldwide.

Rachel Gilbert at a glance

• Founded: 2007, in Sydney, Australia, by the designer Rachel Gilbert.
• Known for: eveningwear and bridal, with hand-applied embellishment and an internal corset with waist tape in most gowns and minis.
• Boutiques: Paddington and The Strand in Sydney, and Emporium in Melbourne.
• Sizing: RG 00 to RG 6, which is UK and AU 4 to 18 and US 0 to 14.
• Latest collection: Resort 2027, titled Sejour.
• At Coveti: more than 190 Rachel Gilbert pieces, shipped worldwide.

What is in the Rachel Gilbert Resort 2027 collection?

Sejour covers evening gowns, cocktail midis, minis, tops, a skirt, tailored trousers, a coat, gloves and earrings. Gowns lead the collection, as they always do at Rachel Gilbert, but this season the separates and accessories are strong enough to build a whole look from.

• Gowns: 11 styles at Coveti, from $1,395 to $5,495.
• Cocktail midis: 9 styles, from $990 to $2,395.
• Minis: 6 styles, from $890 to $3,295.
• Separates and outerwear: 4 tops, a pencil skirt, wool trousers and a faux fur coat.
• Accessories: 7 pairs of earrings and a pair of stretch satin gloves.

The house signatures are all there. Most of the dresses carry an internal corset with waist tape, which shapes the body from the inside, and the embellishment is applied by hand.

The statement pieces: Sinclair and Maison

Two families carry the collection’s sparkle. The Sinclair Gown in Gold ($4,995) runs full length from a high turtle neckline and is embellished by hand over its whole surface. Its short sister, the Sinclair Mini in Gold ($3,295), keeps the same neckline and satin lining. Both are the pieces to choose when the dress is the whole point of the evening.

The Maison family is the surprise of the season. Gold and black sequins form a tiger stripe across the Maison Gown ($5,495), a strapless full-length column over a fully boned corset. The same print comes as the Maison Mini ($3,295), an A-line with a square neckline, and as a two-piece: the Maison Top ($2,395) with a sculpted peplum and the Maison Skirt ($2,995), a fitted pencil with a back split. Wear the set together for a party, then split it up.

The black columns

Black is the backbone of Sejour, and the columns are where the house’s tailoring shows best. Each one keeps the decoration to a single place.

• The Malik Column Gown ($2,600) is strapless acetate crepe with a hand-embellished gold trim along the neckline.
• The Riley Gown ($2,200) has a high square neckline on narrow straps, with embellished trim at the armholes.
• The Anya Column Gown ($1,395) is strapless with a contrast drape sculpted along the neckline.
• The Lyon Column Gown ($2,395) adds long sleeves and a square neckline edged in trim.
• The Lyon Gown ($2,295) is the relaxed one, with a plunging V on a U-wire, padded shoulders and side splits.
• The Brigitte Gown ($1,495) drapes across the body into a knot at the left shoulder.

For a client who wants one black gown that will work for years, the Riley is the safe choice and the Lyon is the modern one.

Wine: the colour of the season

Three gowns come in a deep wine. The Sorrento Gown ($1,995) has a long cape that falls over the arms and down the back to the floor, and it is the most covered gown in the collection. The Sorrento Column Gown ($2,200) is its sleek counterpart, with a square neckline and embellished trim at the armholes. The Mali Gown ($1,995) pairs a draped jersey bodice with a separate floor-length scarf. Red and wine read well in photographs, which makes all three good choices for a wedding guest.

Cocktail midis and minis

The midi is where Rachel Gilbert dresses most of its clients, and Sejour has nine of them at Coveti. The April Dress ($1,895) has structured shoulders, a draped overlay and embellished cut-outs at the neckline. The Adele Dress in Smoke ($1,895) is a flared midi with an asymmetric hem and a single clear strap. The Brigitte Dress in Cornflower ($1,295) is the collection’s only blue, draped into a knot at the shoulder. The Aiya Dress ($1,795) has hand-embellished fringing at the neckline, and the Rydell Dress ($995) is a strapless black column with an ivory bow draped by hand across the bust.

The minis are shorter on decoration and longer on structure. The Anice Mini ($1,895) is ivory wool and silk with an off-the-shoulder neckline and a chandelier trim at the hem. The Vista Mini ($1,395) is black silk satin with long sleeves and a draped sash. The Dovetta Mini ($1,295) has short sleeves and silver embellishment at the neck. We cover the full range in our guide to Rachel Gilbert mini dresses.

Separates and the faux fur coat

Resort 2027 gives the house more to wear between events. The Sutton Pants ($895) are straight-leg trousers in black wool suiting with a pressed pleat. They pair with the Lyon Top ($995), a draped halter, and the Bailey Top ($995), which has a sheer cape falling down one arm. The Bailey Split Top in Creme ($895) is a relaxed silk shell with a cowl collar.

Over all of it goes the Noah Coat ($1,995), an oversized black faux fur long enough to cover a gown. It closes with a hook and eye and has pockets in the side seams.

The jewellery

Rachel Gilbert’s earrings are made to finish its own dresses, so they share the same crystal finish. The Tansy Diamante Drop Earring ($695) and the asymmetric Sapher Earring ($695) are the statement pairs. The Marisol Earring in Smoke ($695) is a dome of hand-embellished glass beads, and the Elena Hook Earring ($495) is the one gold piece. Our Rachel Gilbert earrings guide covers every pair and the Sorrento Gloves ($595).

How to choose from Sejour

Start with the invitation. For black tie, choose a full-length column: the Riley, the Malik and the Sorrento Column Gown are the three we would buy first. For a cocktail wedding, choose a midi with structure, such as the April and the Aiya. For a party, the Maison Mini and the Sinclair Mini are the pieces that photograph best. Then add one pair of earrings and stop.

Sizing runs RG 00 to RG 6, which is UK 4 to UK 18. Most of the dresses are true to size with a form-fitting cut and little stretch, so check the size guide on each product page and our full Rachel Gilbert size guide. For the label’s background, read who Rachel Gilbert is.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Rachel Gilbert Resort 2027 collection called?

Rachel Gilbert’s Resort 2027 collection is called Sejour. It includes evening gowns, cocktail midis, minis, separates, a faux fur coat, gloves and earrings.

How much is Rachel Gilbert Resort 2027?

At Coveti the Resort 2027 pieces run from $250 for the Attie Earring to $5,495 for the Maison Gown. Most cocktail midis cost between $990 and $2,395, and most gowns cost between $1,395 and $2,600.

Which Rachel Gilbert Resort 2027 gown is best for black tie?

The Riley Gown, the Malik Column Gown and the Sorrento Column Gown are the strongest black tie choices. All three are full-length columns with an internal corset and hand-embellished trim.

Does Rachel Gilbert Resort 2027 include matching sets?

Yes. The Maison Top and Maison Skirt share the same gold and black tiger sequin, and they can be worn as a set. The Sutton Pants also pair with the Lyon Top and the Bailey Top.

Is Rachel Gilbert Resort 2027 true to size?

Most pieces are true to size with a form-fitting cut and minimal stretch. Rachel Gilbert sizes run RG 00 to RG 6, which is UK 4 to UK 18.

Where can I buy Rachel Gilbert Resort 2027?

Coveti stocks 41 pieces from Rachel Gilbert Resort 2027 and ships worldwide by DHL Express and FedEx International Priority. The terms are on our shipping and returns page.