In a showing that will surely resonate with both Khaite loyalists and newcomers to the brand, Catherine Holstein walks the line between trend-awareness and marked individualism. Held at The Shed, a futuristic arts center in Hudson Yards, the venue looked like something out of a sci-fi movie. Fog drifted over pools of water and snaked across models’ pointed-toe heels. 

Familiar faces were welcomed back; Kendall Jenner, a well-documented friend of the brand, took to the runway in a gray and white polka dot skirt. Sculptural silhouettes projected an of-the-moment coolness, and sharp lines were disrupted by rounded peplum tops and heavy knits. The brand, no stranger to a cult following, plays to its strengths — the collection saw an abundance of denim and leather.

With precisely tailored pants, button-down blouses, and structured shoulders, Holstein continues to celebrate the New York woman. Khaite’s striking jackets return, their sleek material seeming to merge with the venue’s dystopian look. Styles that one might easily see variations of on the street are given modern upgrades; the polka dot trend is reinvigorated on skirts with asymmetric pleating. 

Tulle spills from frayed necklines, creating a sense of haphazardness that feels subversive rather than unfinished. From its large gold belt buckles over black leather skirts to snakeskin-patterned shoes, the collection cultivates a sense of rockstardom. Holstein’s bold new lineup expands on what it means to be a Khaite woman.