Khaite S/S 2026 New York

[GivenchyAddict]

I only see Saint Laurent show in Iceland but without the location, the budget or the casting.

The collection itself just reminds me of Sportmax. I don’t understand this brand but compared to few others showing in NYFW, it is decent.

 

[LadyJunon]

Solid show, but her best. She somewhat falls apart whenever he veers outside of American sportswear and opts for a more unconventional silhouette. I do wish that they did the heels for the whole collection, instead of those sad looking sandals that were used at the end.

I only see Saint Laurent show in Iceland but without the location, the budget or the casting.

Funny enough, some of the cast here actually walked in that "show": Loli, Awar, Sihana, etc.

 

[GivenchyAddict]

^ oh really ? I did not see them. My bad then. 😭

 

[PDFSD]

agree with all the critical notes from all the journalistic writings.

its funny to see online fashion content creators /critics ask if journalistic critical acclaim still makes sense when something is viral and sells well:

1- while the same online fashion content creators /critics then ask to see their notes /point of view on these shows (thus basically putting their opinions that's is more positively aligned with their audience like a political ideology or group )
2 -journalistic criticism is misconstrued as just general online opinion while, especially when it does not align with general online public tase or support of x brand.
3 - the constant flattening of idea´s and know how on any subject gets Chat GPT ifed (meaning copied out of context without verification or authenticity of time x craft x knowledge) in order to let everyone have a shot to be part or be equal and also a expert.
4- this is same for brands like Khaite that just put all trends or pinterest likes in to a learning machine and come out with a simulations of originally authentic ideas, to only end up with something that looks OK, but is not distinct not clear of any point of view but just reminds you off xyz ......

Khaite is the perfect brand for people that show up at a gallery opening to be part of the right crowd but don't know who or what the artist on show is or stands for, let alone opened a book to read anything of substance.
it's perfect to cosplay being modern but still want to please the male gaze and touch all trends that are acceptable of the moment.

its a premuim Cos with a runwayshow and more sexyness to it but souless just product to tik trend boxes.

its at best design on a budget both in intellectual capacity and execution its low budget , spiritually corrupt.

i am happy i don't know any woman that wears this brand in my circle.

 

[ecnerretneerg]

Khaite is the perfect brand for people that show up at a gallery opening to be part of the right crowd but don't know who or what the artist on show is or stands for, let alone opened a book to read anything of substance

This is a filthy yet accurate read omg

 

[PDFSD]

This is a filthy yet accurate read omg

thats why its so popular with influencers and online followers like Jacquemus and Loewe etc empty airheads (same folks that would look at a 90s Yamamoto piece on a lady and laugh at her for her strange dress or top)

all creative industries are plagued with neppo´s and wannabes that don't read a book or know anything and people want to be in just for the looks and lifestyle.

endless mediocre explanations for every mid thing to exciste with full credibility.

to question or be skeptical is a crime to ask for better design and real creativity is negative and uncomfortable.
authenticity is a prehistoric woke term now.

endless mental gymnastics to justify what is plainly just not IT!!!!

surrender to the mid life its easier why think for yourself or do any research when you can ask a LLM chat bot that decides the truth for you so you have more time to think about nothing.

 

[philophile]

let alone opened a book to read anything of substance.

Pretty rich coming from people around these parts who can't even use proper grammar or punctuation marks. I learned about run-on sentences in primary school. 🤭 Ironically, it's not too hard to conclude that it is very dubious that someone with such writing skills has ever read a Dostoyevsky or Tolstoy novel or anything above a few pages.

I have a blog about art, cinema, design, and architecture for over 10 years (and I actually studied architecture), so as much fun as it is for some to put everyone inside the little box in their head, I think some of us know a thing or two about art.

However, I do agree that a lot of people who wear the brand are extremely vapid, insufferable and pretentious, but then again Khaite is an influencer darling label. What do you expect from a bunch of people creating online personas and fake interests online for the sake of their online image/marketing brand? These same people post Man Ray signatures as if they were a Chanel logo. There is indeed a lot to despise in a part of the Khaite clientele, but I wouldn't generalize either.

 

[andrew]

the vibe of this is awesome, the clothes almost get there but not quite.

 

[PDFSD]

Pretty rich coming from people around these parts who can't even use proper grammar or punctuation marks. I learned about run-on sentences in primary school. 🤭 Ironically, it's not too hard to conclude that it is very dubious that someone with such writing skills has ever read a Dostoyevsky or Tolstoy novel or anything above a few pages.

I have a blog about art, cinema, design, and architecture for over 10 years (and I actually studied architecture), so as much fun as it is for some to put everyone inside the little box in their head, I think some of us know a thing or two about art.

However, I do agree that a lot of people who wear the brand are extremely vapid, insufferable and pretentious, but then again Khaite is an influencer darling label. What do you expect from a bunch of people creating online personas and fake interests online for the sake of their online image/marketing brand? These same people post Man Ray signatures as if they were a Chanel logo. There is indeed a lot to despise in a part of the Khaite clientele, but I wouldn't generalize either.

correct i am rich and dyslexic as Hell deal with it !!! sis (i been also accused of writing like chat gpt when i made an effort to clean it up )lol

any ways speaking of failed attempts you can wear what you want.
of course not 100 percent of Khaite customers are the same, some come across it online and just buy it without all the nuances associated with it. this goes without saying
i think on this forum its clear generally when people highlight issues with a brand that is a part of it not 100% the client base.

it's not deep its a silly brand part of a already sad NYC fashion week line up, 5 years from now it might not even exist anymore and you will be donating it with your Tolstoy novels to charity because you cant get anyone to pay for it on ebay.

 

[Kanzai]

At least this brand can pull an interesting conversation on tFS, can't say the same for CK (generating buzz on social media but everyone is against it) and even lots of European labels nowadays. I take this designer more seriously than her American rival aka The Olsens although I love The Row.

 

[philophile]

correct i am rich and dyslexic as Hell deal with it !!!

I apologize then.



On the collection:

I like these three looks the most, but there were a couple of others I also liked. The middle one is my favorite and I find nothing in it like Philo, YSL, etc. I think we will always find references in any designer's work. People who are expecting 100% originality are lying to themselves, because it doesn't exist and never existed, nothing exists without influences in a vacuum. Not even Philo was original.

The first one is a perfect example of why Khaite is a hit-and-miss label: The dress has a lot of potential, it's a beautiful and creative idea especially with the layered tulle (very ethereal), but sadly the result/execution is shabby.

Even though I wear a lot of leather, price aside, I don't think I'd ever buy a Khaite piece, same goes for her tailored pieces. I think they are well made this time around, but I still don't like the details and overall shape in them.

The collection overall does seem like a collage of random ideas thrown together and lacks cohesion, but there might be a couple of jewels in there, as per usual with her brand. I will give her credit for trying and for putting a great show and amazing music.

 

[Not Plain Jane]

The set and the music are so great, and I liked how even some of the angular elements in the clothes were matched in the sets. For me, there are definitely some nice pieces in this collection, whether they are "Cos" play or not

 

[vogue28]

VOGUE.COM

 

[GivenchyAddict]

Binx… i am so sorry. I feel the same sis.

 

[PDFSD]

I apologize then.

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On the collection:

I like these three looks the most, but there were a couple of others I also liked. The middle one is my favorite and I find nothing in it like Philo, YSL, etc. I think we will always find references in any designer's work. People who are expecting 100% originality are lying to themselves, because it doesn't exist and never existed, nothing exists without influences in a vacuum. Not even Philo was original.

The first one is a perfect example of why Khaite is a hit-and-miss label: The dress has a lot of potential, it's a beautiful and creative idea especially with the layered tulle (very ethereal), but sadly the result/execution is shabby.

Even though I wear a lot of leather, price aside, I don't think I'd ever buy a Khaite piece, same goes for her tailored pieces. I think they are well made this time around, but I still don't like the details and overall shape in them.

The collection overall does seem like a collage of random ideas thrown together and lacks cohesion, but there might be a couple of jewels in there, as per usual with her brand. I will give her credit for trying and for putting a great show and amazing music.

all good :-) i only get this grammar comment on her as i write casually without reservation.
i laugh at my own text sometimes after wards like how could i not see it. IRL life its all more controlled and vetted.

on the collection:
they are trying to tick to many stylistic boxes instead of focusing on building a strong vocabulary and get more design credibility instead of chasing the easy money each season.
for me if the totality of the brand does not makes sense i find it hard to buy single pieces because for me high fashion is also the mental/philosophical part not just the look or product quality or design integrity.

 

[philophile]

The set and the music are so great, and I liked how even some of the angular elements in the clothes were matched in the sets. For me, there are definitely some nice pieces in this collection, whether they are "Cos" play or not

Exactly! I love angular elements so much. Like you, I appreciate the structure in some of her designs and the way she always plays with silhouettes. My problem with her designs is that they can be executed much better. I find myself too often not completely convinced by the details of the garments. For example: I love the combination of voluminous sleeved cropped blazers and a form-fitting bottom, but instead of making lapelless cropped statement sleeve blazers like Cate does, I'd add an exaggerated lapel to it. I'd make the sleeves on said blazers more tapered instead of so straight (á la 80s Alaïa if you will, which is why I very much prefer Daniel's take on them at Schiaparelli).

Like I previously mentioned: I love her vision and her creativity and her design style/aesthetic excites me, I am just not completely convinced by the execution more often than I want to (I am rooting for her and believe if she works hard, she might get there). Overall I have mixed feelings about this brand, since its shows are always beautiful, ethereal, and dark (ethereal and dark are my jam), but I think she needs to step up on her craft game. Let's not even talk about the campaigns, lookbooks and overall image of the brand which looks flawless and very expensive to produce, I just wished there was more coherence and intention behind it all.

And finally, those Cos comments are all rubbish, because creating voluminous and structured garments is very expensive. I've yet to see something like that at Zara and co.

 

[SophiaVB]

Why are the shows always so dark? You can never see anything.

 

[Monsieur Cristobal]

Looking at the pics, there are many things that I like.
Loli's dress highlighted by philophile is one of my favorites. I loved the décolleté, it had a nice flowy movement to it.

It is true that sometimes the execution is not there, but to make work the construction of the jacket from the first look (repeated in other looks) you need a Cristóbal Balenciaga or an Alexander McQueen.

I would have skipped the obnoxious three last looks and finished with Angelina's black dress, which is on point.

I wouldn't be surprised if Cate loved Pilati's YSL.

Good show, thanks for the pictures.

 

[rivegaucheface]

agree with all the critical notes from all the journalistic writings.

its funny to see online fashion content creators /critics ask if journalistic critical acclaim still makes sense when something is viral and sells well:

1- while the same online fashion content creators /critics then ask to see their notes /point of view on these shows (thus basically putting their opinions that's is more positively aligned with their audience like a political ideology or group )
2 -journalistic criticism is misconstrued as just general online opinion while, especially when it does not align with general online public tase or support of x brand.
3 - the constant flattening of idea´s and know how on any subject gets Chat GPT ifed (meaning copied out of context without verification or authenticity of time x craft x knowledge) in order to let everyone have a shot to be part or be equal and also a expert.
4- this is same for brands like Khaite that just put all trends or pinterest likes in to a learning machine and come out with a simulations of originally authentic ideas, to only end up with something that looks OK, but is not distinct not clear of any point of view but just reminds you off xyz ......

Khaite is the perfect brand for people that show up at a gallery opening to be part of the right crowd but don't know who or what the artist on show is or stands for, let alone opened a book to read anything of substance.
it's perfect to cosplay being modern but still want to please the male gaze and touch all trends that are acceptable of the moment.

its a premuim Cos with a runwayshow and more sexyness to it but souless just product to tik trend boxes.

its at best design on a budget both in intellectual capacity and execution its low budget , spiritually corrupt.

i am happy i don't know any woman that wears this brand in my circle.

not speaking to this collection as i haven't looked closely at it, but criticism is still important. what's popular is not always good and vice versa. and i think professional criticism is relevant and helpful for historical purposes as well.

social media has made fashion a lot more democratized but also flattened it so much. everyone has an opinion but it's hard to find unique or interesting people who have trained their eyes and have a real sense of self with both their style and their criticism.

 

[philophile]

not speaking to this collection as i haven't looked closely at it, but criticism is still important. what's popular is not always good and vice versa. and i think professional criticism is relevant and helpful for historical purposes as well.

social media has made fashion a lot more democratized but also flattened it so much. everyone has an opinion but it's hard to find unique or interesting people who have trained their eyes and have a real sense of self with both their style and their criticism.

I agree with the last part, because it is not just applied to influencers (at least their style is visible to our eyes), but when it comes to TFS commenters, you actually have no idea what these peoples' sense of style or self and eye for fashion even looks like (they also rarely say what they truly like) and so far, to me they could look like Oma (granny in German) IRL with a giant mouth, yet some publications publish their opinions as if it were the fashion bible. That's the reason why I rarely comment over here and read opinions, and don't plan to do so in the future. Too much self-importance.

Regarding the crticism: I don't fully suscribe to this. While I think sometimes it might be helpful to see what you're getting into, most of the times fashion and art criticism just comes off as a 'profession' deeply rooted in extreme privilege (yeah, your opinion is soooo damn productive and essential to society and you deserve to make a living out of it more than a handworker does) and frustration out of not making a career out of what they're critical about. I think fashion critics, very much like art critics, are mostly useless wastes of space. Sorry, but destroying other's peoples' work is a very petty way to make a living.