The Runway Edit
Kallmeyer Spring 2026 unfolded like a meditation in three acts—equal parts serenity, subtle disruption, and modern romance. Daniella Kallmeyer has long been known for her ability to balance effortlessness with intention, and this season was no exception.
The setting—a smoky, dimly lit Crane Club in New York—cast the collection in a dreamlike haze. What emerged from the mist were clothes that felt both grounded and transcendent. Soft linens in butter, jade, and cream opened the show with a whisper, setting the tone for garments that celebrated tactility and ease. A tartan linen suit carried quiet authority, while a long silk taffeta balloon skirt, embroidered and gathered at the hips, suggested elegance with a hint of drama.
Yet beneath the calm surface, there were ripples. Striped shirts knotted at the waist, ruched tops, and sharply cropped leather jackets introduced tension—reminders that tranquility is rarely without complexity. This interplay between softness and edge gave the collection its pulse, transforming quiet minimalism into something emotionally resonant.
Rachel Comey Spring 2026 Ready-to-Wear
Rachel Comey has always been a designer who thrives on intimacy, on creating space for fashion to feel lived-in rather than staged. For Spring 2026, she set that tone right from the start of New York Fashion Week with a show that unfolded not in a grand venue, but in the grit and charm of a tucked-away city alley. It felt deliberate—an environment stripped of pretense and filled instead with quiet character, mirroring her brand’s ethos of ease, intelligence, and authenticity.
The models, many of whom are part of Comey’s longstanding creative community, did their own makeup—an unusual but refreshing choice that allowed for individuality to shine through. “A lot of them actually prefer it this way,” Comey noted, and the result was a striking sense of self-possession on the runway: fresh skin, lived-in liner, undone yet completely intentional. It was fashion without the heavy hand of performance, allowing personality to take center stage.
The collection itself echoed that same sensibility. Effortless tailoring was paired with fluid silks and textured knits, creating silhouettes that walked the line between utility and romance. Earth tones mingled with pops of vibrant color, while unexpected details—subtle cut-outs, sculptural draping, layered sheers—spoke to Comey’s instinct for subverting the familiar. It was clothing designed for real life but elevated with the kind of nuance only she can deliver.
In an industry often caught up in spectacle, Comey’s decision to begin NYFW with something so personal felt quietly radical. This was fashion as community, fashion as everyday poetry, fashion as truth.
Founded in 1997 by Amy Smilovic, Tibi is a New York–based label celebrated for its effortless blend of modernity and ease. Known for its “Creative Pragmatism” philosophy, the brand strikes a balance between functionality and forward-thinking design. This Resort 2026 edit isn’t just a wardrobe capsule—it’s a carefully elevated canvas where classic chic meets tactile innovation and versatile leisure. Let me know if you'd like a more in-depth breakdown of standout looks or key pieces!
CMMN SWDN (pronounced “Common Sweden”) is a Stockholm-based contemporary fashion label founded in the early 2010s by duo Saif Bakir and Emma Hedlund Bakir (formerly Hedlund). In a defining moment at Copenhagen Fashion Week AW25, the brand debuted its first womenswear collection alongside menswear in an exquisite showcase titled "In Between Spaces." Presented against the sculptural backdrop of Thorvaldsen’s Museum, the runway became a poetic dialogue between Scandinavian restraint and Middle Eastern opulence—a seamless convergence of two cultures, two perspectives, and two creators.
Caro Editions is a spirited Copenhagen-born fashion imprint founded in 2022 by designer and former model Caroline Bille Brahe. The brand’s Spring/Summer 2025 debut at Copenhagen Fashion Week featured hand-embroidered cashmere, regenerative-farm textiles, and unexpected adornments like rhinestone buttons—all rooted in joyful craftsmanship and luxury’s subtle allure.
Lauren Manoogian’s Spring 2026 collection unfolded like a study in restraint—a meditation on form, texture, and the quiet beauty of imperfection. Rooted in her time split between New York and the Peruvian countryside, the collection sought refuge in the natural world, offering clothes that feel both deeply crafted and almost elemental.
The palette was drawn straight from the earth: ivory, stone, bark, and muted moss. Surfaces carried the intimacy of the handmade—splatter-painted knits, fuzzy hand-cut textures, stitches that felt more like gestures than decoration. Each irregularity was purposeful, a reminder that chaos, when embraced, becomes its own design language.
Silhouette played with dualities. Shoulders were strong and squared, forming a V-line that echoed Mondrian geometry, yet softened by the warmth of natural yarns. Elsewhere, knits collapsed into drape, rolling and folding with ease, as if resisting rigidity. The tension between structure and surrender gave the collection its pulse.
Stand Studio, founded in 2014 by Nellie Kamras in Stockholm, answers a sartorial demand for expertly crafted leather outerwear at an accessible—yet aspirational—price point. Resort 2026 captures Stand Studio’s signature edge—where winter outerwear becomes year-round statement dressing, imbued with both sophistication and purposeful polish.
The Garment (or The Garment Copenhagen) is a Danish contemporary label born from a creative partnership between stylist/influencer Sophia Roe and designer Charlotte Eskildsen. The brand's Pre-Fall 2025 offering, inspired by the Fondation Maeght, features luxe fabrics like silk and organic cotton, striking a graceful balance between modern minimalism and wearable sophistication.
Stella Jean is a groundbreaking Italian–Haitian fashion designer who has redefined the boundaries of contemporary style through her unique visual language.For Fall 2025 Ready-to-Wear, Stella Jean staged Aesthetic Coup d’État—a vivid, subversive dialogue between Eurocentric sartorial codes and the rich visual language of Haitian heritage. Crafted in collaboration with Haitian artisans, the collection reimagined Western staples through handwoven textiles, intricate beadwork, and folkloric motifs.
