Fresh off of last season’s successful merger (Lisa Rinna’s ‘acquisition’ of the company as part of the runway presentation), the Jane Wade Corp. shared a glimpse into another part of its (imagined) business for Spring 2026: a (fictional) fulfillment center. Set in an industrial warehouse in …
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Before last year, Bibhu Mohapatra would normally zero in on a muse for the season, and have them inspire his collections—not a facsimile of their personal style or aesthetics, but his interpretation of the subject’s essence. But for the last two seasons, after he returned to India to perform funerary rites for his parents and brother, Mohapatra’s offerings have centered on grief and loss.
Now, the designer is combining the concept of a muse and his Indian heritage to pave a new way forward. After bringing pieces from his last collection to India, Mohapatra decided to shoot a campaign at various landmarks in Mumbai—the Gateway of India and the Queen’s Necklace among them. He left feeling galvanized by the twentysomethings who made up his crew. “I was blown away by what we created,” he said. “They’re putting in 200%.” Around that same time, he was heartened by a June 2025 ruling in the Andhra Pradesh High Court that declared trans women legally women. “The broadening of the definition of women forced me to look at my culture with a different lens and how this is reflected in today’s world,” he said.
Thus, Mohapatra decided that he wanted his spring 2026 collection to appeal to a new generation, while still honoring trailblazing Indian women of the 20th century. “I am basically channeling the spirits of those women and building a bridge to the 21st century,” he said.
The collection did look younger than in previous seasons. The pastel pink satin crepe cargo pants underneath a more traditional red kurta were a particular highlight, as were the cargo jeans paired with a white, rhinestone-encrusted crop top. But the array of opulent evening gowns seemed unlikely appeal to a younger demographic.
It was nice to see Mohapatra embrace vibrant colors this season. The bold chartreuse was reminiscent of last year’s Brat Summer, while the pale pink and red combination felt playful. “I wanted this collection to be about hope, optimism, and a celebration of the people of India,” he said. “I wanted to make it happy.”
Toteme Spring 2026 Ready-to-Wear
Jane Wade’s obsession with workwear began during her own corporate office experience at Alexander Wang and Danielle Frankel. But while her past two collections were focused on the top of the C-Suite, this season she took it all the way down to ground zero: the blue-collar workers.
To mimic the uniforms of these labor workers, she used a variety of fabrics from denim to cotton. One of the denim convertible skirt sets that could be buttoned at the front to show off as much leg as you wish featured a distressed, worn-in look that came from a lengthy treatment process. The designer wanted to take the process quite literally for that authentic touch and worked with an expert who repeatedly wore and tore the skirt while working it in motor oil and soot. Upon further inspection, you could notice the wear points at the hips on the model that could only come from an item that gets frequent wear.
Backstage at her show, the designer explained that she often feels like she’s a stylist brand. “I could see a stylist customizing my pieces in their own special way,” Wade explained. On the racks, her pieces may seem simple and like everyday items, but her technique level ranges wide. Her button work for one has come down to a science; a denim skirt featured snaps at the mid-thigh level to take it from mini to maxi, and poplin shirting came with button harnesses to accentuate as you wish.
But the collection’s best look wasn’t within the workwear. It was instead a hand-crocheted brass dress (a signature technique of Wade’s), and whether it was intended to be the showstopper or not, it was certainly the audience’s favorite. Presented near the end, it almost reflected that sentiment of a 9-to-5 er’s monotonous work life, that is, until that one exciting moment comes along after hours when the uniform finally comes off.
Known for effortlessly cool tees, tanks, denim and knits upgraded with unexpected details, Eckhaus Latta incorporated slightly more elevated looks into its latest collection. For Spring 2026, there are black silk chiffon-looking dresses and separates fit for a summer night out, as well as a crisp …
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Based on feedback he’s been getting as a CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund finalist and his sponsorship of the Frick Young Fellows Ball, where he saw how the attendees wore his clothes, Bach Mai said he wanted to show “a really grounded sense of [my] glamor as opposed to doing something super fantastical.” That was going to be a challenge from the start because Mai, a fashion obsessive who is steeped in fashion history, naturally gravitates toward dramatic gestures and opulence.
In a pre-show interview Mai said he was working with circles and squares, both in the making of the clothes and as motifs. The designer was all over the polka-dot trend; he used a printed mikado for a short and swingy flamenco style-dress and he over-embroidered circles of celadon-colored sequins on a black and white houndstooth. Most dramatically, Mai cut Swiss cheese holes—which he filled in with transparent fabric—into his finale dress. Both its silhouette and the way its inner construction was revealed were intended to be a tribute to Charles James.
With so many eyes on his work, Mai wanted to show both range and a slightly relaxed vibe. “People think about us so much for dresses and gowns, but we do very well with jackets and outerwear,” he said. Enter McCardell-esque shirt dresses, and, inexplicably, sequined track shorts with a matching jacket—and these right after a coat made of a “dissolving” Glen plaid to which they had no connection. Mai’s best use of this typical menswear fabric, in wool, was a bias-cut halter-dress with a draped back that showed what he learned from John Galliano. What was intended to be insouciant styling, such as throwing a deconstructed coat made of men’s fabric over a gown, fell flat, in part because the dress appeared to be wearing the model.
Perhaps the quality that most defines Mai as a person and a designer is his contagious sense of exuberance (which sometimes gets in the way of another e-word, editing). This was in full, glorious display in a bubble-backed citrine opera coat, its fullness caught with a valentine red ribbon.
Since Lady Liberty was booked and busy on Saturday afternoon, Alice + Olivia created the next best thing: a 20-foot-tall floral gown draped over the entrance to its Spring 2026 presentation worn by a model mirroring the Statue of Liberty’s iconic pose. In celebration of the United States’s upcoming …
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The Khaite girl is the ultimate embodiment of sophisticated cool. She’s not one to follow trends—she sets her own pace. By pairing lady-like elegance with a rebellious edge, she creates a style that’s laidback and chic. Think oversize leather jackets with baggy black trousers and pumps, or leather pencil skirts paired with chunky sweaters that have the sleeves casually pushed up. Her natural hair, frizz and all, whether intentional or not, adds to her effortless vibe or what some might call confidence.
On the surface, you might see her as self-assured, and she is, but she, like others, struggles with insecurities. Catherine Holstein, founder and creative director, explored this idea in her spring 2026 collection. “This whole idea of confidence that people always talk about, I really find that in insecurity and being self-conscious,” she told WWD. “I think it’s ok to be self-conscious and insecure. I really hold confidence from that.”
Holstein redefined what confidence means, kicking off her show at the dimly lit McCourt at the Shed in NYC with a few raw looks. One was a leather jacket with sharp, angular seams and irregular folds, paired with everyday dark-wash jeans and classic black pumps. Another was an avant-garde cream midi dress that felt almost architectural, with structured, asymmetrical draping and layers of sheer, light tan fabric that created movement and volume around the neckline. A pulled-back hairstyle with some baby hairs sticking out gave it a natural, organic look. Throughout the rest of the collection, Holstein stuck to her brand’s complex yet minimalist style, but took the opportunity to experiment with patterns and shapes. This was clear in cinch-waist dresses, peplum tops, and polka dot maxi skirts.
For more on Holstein’s S/S 26 collection for Khaite, including a Kendall Jenner sighting on the runway, keep scrolling.
Khaite’s show was a masterclass in style, not just on the runway but also outside the venue. Celebrities like Shailene Woodley, Chloe Fineman, Rosie-Huntington Whiteley, and Olivia Munn appeared in head-to-toe Khaite, embodying the very essence of the cool New York City Khaite girl. From long pony-hair jackets paired with straight-leg jeans and sandals to the brand’s zebra-printed skirts and tops combined with its new Blake and Lori bags, these women demonstrated that the Khaite show started long before guests took their seats. More notable attendees included fashion insiders such as Arielle Charnas, Sarah Harris, and Olivia Palermo.
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Pictured: Shailene Woodley
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Pictured: Rosie Huntington-Whiteley
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Pictured: Chloe Fineman
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Pictured: Mindy Kaling
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Pictured: Olivia Munn
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Pictured: Aubrey Plaza
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Pictured: Sarah Pidgeon
Exaggerated silhouettes dominated the collection. The look was evident in long leather jackets with broad shoulders, dresses and tops with cinched waists that ballooned out into bubble hems, deconstructed peplum tops, and blouses with dramatic balloon sleeves. These designs appeal to the maximalist dresser—someone who’s unapologetically themselves and unafraid to be bold.
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Who What Wear has already covered the fact that dark-blue denim is the It wash of 2025. The good news is that it’s here to stay—Khaite confirmed this in its S/S 26 collection. Holstein’s new indigo wash jeans in straight-leg silhouettes, which relax from the thigh to the ankle, were seen on the runway. What really caught our eye, though, was the no-longer “dated,” dark-wash denim pencil skirts, which had cuff hems that revealed the raw underside of the denim. If you don’t already own a pair of dark-wash jeans, this is your sign to get some. What’s not to love about the deep, rich color wash that gives a sleek, almost uniform look?
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For those who may not have heard, Kendall Jenner was seen on the runway at the Khaite show. But when we say “spotted,” we really mean the polka dot prints scattered throughout the New York-based brand’s collection. The first look that caught our eye was a black and white high-neck blouse worn under a tan leather jacket, paired with a calf-hair pencil skirt and snakeskin sandals. But that was just the beginning, as 27 looks later, the polka dots really stood out—this time in a larger print on low-waisted maxi skirts with asymmetrical waistbands. While the print has been a staple in other recent spring collections, it’s exciting to see it receive Khaite’s stamp of approval.
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Holstein understands what the Khaite customer wants, and one thing is definitely great leather. So, what did the new collection feature? A whole lot of leather—in all its glory. Khaite paired funnel-neck leather bomber jackets with leather vests and leather pencil skirts, and even styled leather blazers with leather pants. Ultra-cropped leather jackets added a touch of edge to flowy dresses, while leather tops with cape details were styled with high-low hem trousers. So, leather is no longer just a fall and winter staple; in all its forms, as declared by Khaite, it’s also a timeless essential for a modern, sophisticated spring look.
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When stepping out into the world, it’s comforting to have something to latch onto—something that feels like a security blanket. For some, that might mean having a drink in hand or a partner’s arm to hold. For the Khaite girl, this sense of emotional grounding was embodied by the clutch bags. The models carried slim, rectangular clutches in hues from burgundy to ivory and even prints like snakeskin. Held close to the chest, these bags became more than just fashion accessories.
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