As the two-time CFDA Women’s Designer of the Year award winner, Khaite’s designer Cate Holstein has established herself as a force to be reckoned with, catering to the discerning tastes of the modern fashion aficionado. Her brand’s ethos, rooted in empowering “bad ass women,” has evolved to embrace a softer, more introspective side, a reflection of Holstein’s own personal journey into motherhood. The Khaite Resort 2025 collection is a testament to Holstein’s newfound appreciation for the power of vulnerability. Gone are the days of overt toughness; in its place, a delicate balance of strength and sensitivity emerges, creating a sartorial language that speaks to the multifaceted nature of the modern woman.
At the heart of the Khaite Resort 2025 collection lies Holstein’s unwavering commitment to reinventing core wardrobe staples. From sleek leather coats and blazers to gossamer-fine knits and full, feminine skirts, each piece exudes a sense of refined sophistication that elevates the everyday. “Everything has a lightness to it,” Holstein says of the collection, which seamlessly carries over the silk gazar dressing that has become a fashion girl favorite, while introducing a fresh color palette of pale pink, peach, and dove gray. The designer’s keen eye for detail is evident in the slighter shoulders and closer-cut silhouettes, creating a more polished, Upper East Side-inspired aesthetic.
In a bold departure from the obvious toughness that has characterized much of Khaite‘s previous offerings, the Resort 2025 collection explores a new realm of “sharpness” – one that is grounded in refined elegance rather than overt aggression. “We’re exploring sharpness at a surface level rather than obvious toughness,” Holstein explains, showcasing a stunning black wool mohair suit that pairs a blazer with a pin-tuck detail to shape and square off the sleeves, complemented by creased trousers hemmed over red patent leather pumps. This stand-out piece, alongside the silver dome-buttoned black collarless jacket with tucks in the sleeves and a black knit tube skirt with a fishtail train, exemplifies Holstein’s mastery of reinventing classic pieces with a modern twist.
