Designer Dorothy Szeto and partner Clare Cook, the spirits behind tao freedom of the body, have created a luxurious new high-fashion line perfect for the spa lifestyle. tao energy harmonizes beautifully with our 21st century emphasis on rejuvenation, relaxation, and self-care. Each design is attuned to the philosophy of flow and devoted to the great dance of life.

tao energy is created with an eye to holistic practices such as yoga, so stretch, comfort and ease are crucial. After research on the latest high-performance fabric, designer Szeto located a European tech material, Meryl Skin Life, which wicks away moisture during workouts while maintaining the body's bacteria level. (This nixes the "post-gym aroma.") Skin Life has quickly won a devoted following among sports designers but tao freedom of the body is the first to take advantage of the fabric for a fashion collection. And Skin Life is ideal for the resort-bound tao woman, for it makes each piece fabulously packable.

This season, the tao energy pays homage to spring with breezy, upbeat designs. The collection is packed with flirty, asymmetric tops, cropped pants, slacks that are slit along the shin, and wraps that can hug the body tightly or drape sensuously off the shoulders. And tao energy always gives a woman's neck special attention. Each piece is designed to show off that most feminine feature.

Though the look is playful and easy-pure spa-the construction is anything but. Asymmetric tops contain built-in bras to maintain sleekness at all times. (Say bye-bye to your old tee shirts!) Knit pants are delicately detailed for a lean silhouette. Vertical seams elongate the legs, while yoke backs firm and flatter the derriere. tao energy is smart design.

The collection whispers of flowers, earth and leaves, with a palette that flows from rich browns to spritely greens and onto the seductive hues of flowers. This "homage to spring" can be mixed and matched together in fun, creative ways, or can be paired with favorites from your closet-which tao energy will promptly become.

And don't fret when it's time to leave the resort. The clothes are comfy enough for everyday wear, with eye-catching details that give them a touch of Saturday night drama. Luxe layers add true elegance to the de rigueur ease. Each piece happily sashays from Pilates to café and onto a romantic dinner. Consider tao energy spring 2005 as a springboard that offers the sophisticated, fit tao woman boundless potential.

life is a great dance.

are you ready?