Though not as grabbing as Marilyn Monroe’s as Kim Kardashian’s, perhaps, the Khaita crystalline, off-the-shoulder column gown with the matching hood and gloves Lily Aldridge wore to the 2022 Met Gala was stealthy, minimalist glam. Katherine Holstein kind of had the pinnacle. Bringing in American fashion today.
For Resort 2023, the designer leaned into that spirit of chic armour, with a collection that was edgy and sporty with a welcome touch of whimsy for the brand.
By now, Khaite’s followers know that Holstein is obsessed with Manhattan nightlife, or rather, what it was like in his early days from Studio 54 to his own Bungalow 8.
“Now, Instagram is the new nightlife and people are more viewfinders, but you had to go to the club to see what was going on,” she said, recalling going out five nights a week once she got the flu. Was “Because I had so much FOMO.”
Holstein is more of a homebody these days, but the snapshots of the sexy, sinister nights on the town she loves went fast and furious in this collection, inspiring liquid sequin gowns like Jerry Hall’s, for example. Done only as a chemise dress, with long sleeves and a sheer georgette neckline for day-to-night versatility, worn with low-heeled Mary Jane boots to keep the New York pace.
For the holidays, the designer stepped up the sparkle with plenty of crystal offerings that should make it on many wish lists, for example, her slouchy Davis knee-high boots and dazzling Remy hobo.
But she balanced those special-feeling pieces with an everyday workhorse. At a time when fashion’s love affair with leather dressing is showing no signs of ending, she’s selling some of the best, most versatile pieces, from a black bustier and pleated pant look to a timeless zip-front mini, to a long dress. turning into leather. The jacket, with oversized silver studs at the shoulders, is worn with a choker that takes her over a punk ball necklace.
There were plenty of outerwear to love, from the long lean cashmere overcoat, to a manly herringbone robe with side slits, to the perfect shrunken denim jacket.
“I was stealing it all through Styles to go to dinner,” she said of the piece. “There are elements—the white tee, the perfect jeans and jean jacket—you search for your whole life, and I finally feel like we’ve got them done. I founded the brand based on the things that make you identify yourself.” And make you feel a part of yourself, the things in your wardrobe you can’t live without.”
The Ada Leather-Trimmed Shearling Coat (which already has its own waiting list) came in a new lipstick red, giving it the ‘f–u’ factor it lives for Holstein. Worn over a men’s shirt with a high waist trouser and a shoe with a crystal anklet, this is all a woman needs to stand out.
Don’t forget “Working Girl,” Holstein’s version of the suit for now is a casual camel cashmere knit polo and matching skirt. On the accessories front too, it has introduced a bucket bag. “I wished Gena Rowlands was going to Bloomingdales in the ’80s in a trench and saggy leather bag,” he laughed.
Also new for this season, styled with a nod to ’80s ski culture in the form of chunky Fair Isle sweaters, fun shearling open-toe wedge sandals and Shield-like Oakley sunglasses. “Films like ‘Ski Patrol’ 1-6,” she said of the inspiration, adding that an Aprs ski capsule collection is in the works.
“We grew three digits last year, and we are making similar angles this year as well. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up, but we find that there’s a lot of opportunity to account for it,” she said, adding that the company was funneling inventory from its e-commerce site into a recent pop-up shop in Bon Marche, Paris. Was. Because it kept on selling.
A Khaite retail store is also on the horizon, she said. “It’s a big buzzword at the company now, and we think it will be important for the brand … to convey the spirit of New York to many other cities.”
Originally published at Pen 18
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