Victoria Beckham is back in New York with a new collection after seven years. While she’s keeping her Paris runway shows, the city has been on her mind. Today’s presentation at the Centurion New York—on the 55th floor of One Vanderbilt—wasn’t far from where she first met with editors and buyers in 2008. She’ll return this fall for the premiere of her Netflix documentary about building her fashion and beauty brands.

Beckham wore pieces from her new resort collection: a pale pink knit polo tucked into a sleek sage green wool midi skirt. A matching tailored jacket with raw-edged lapels lay draped over a chair, alongside a burgundy leather Victoria tote.

This season’s color palette was inspired by Francis Bacon’s 1979 painting Study for a Portrait, which was displayed in her London flagship as part of a Sotheby’s exhibition. The bold floral print on silk slip dresses and a Mackintosh raincoat lining came from a Gary Hume artwork. Silhouettes drew from Beckham’s early love of dance and the practical needs of dressing for her high-profile life—often in front of cameras.

While her March Paris show experimented with fabric roll hems and pants tucked into heels, this resort collection balances sharp suiting and effortless jersey dresses. “The first pieces launch in October,” Beckham said, “so it’s a chance to showcase our tailoring, gowns, and holiday wear—always staying true to my brand: thoughtful, flattering, and silhouette-enhancing.” Waist definition was key, with cummerbunds on suits and seaming on dresses.

The biggest surprise? Weekend wear—chenille sweatshirts, sporty bombers, moleskin pants, and rigid Japanese denim—a departure from her usual runway style. A black flight suit paired with a delicate knit felt especially New York.