Khaite Resort 2026: The Embrace of Ease and Exuberance
- BY LESEDI SELOANE
- Jun 18
- 2 min read

The fashion world and those who live it have finally laid our eyes onto the much-anticipated Khaite’s Resort 2026 collection. As the anticipation built around what creative director Catherine Holstein has delivered, those expectations have certainly been met. Known for her masterful blending of masculine tailoring and feminine sensuality. Fashion where ease meets edge and luxury becomes redefined through proportion and different textures.
Holstein debuted Resort 2026 just one day after welcoming her second daughter, this becoming an emblem of the collection’s optimistic and joyful theme. The collection drifts away from the restraint of fashion and leans more into playful textures, spirited prints and relaxed structure of what fashion can offer. The Haite’s Resort 2026 collection delivered a feeling of both liberation and luminosity. The collection leans into contrasts and balanced structure paired with sharp tailoring and weightless fluidity. The collection consists of playful prints, statement footwear, bold accessories and unexpected pairings.
This collection not only welcomes fashion contradiction but also embraces it. Each piece styled with intention, creating striking pairings that speak volumes on the runway.
A sheer lace floral dress sets the tone with delicate romance, creating a bold juxtaposition against a thigh-length zebra-print coat. The accessories are kept simple with a brown clutch bag and black strap heels. Pairing such flamboyant prints without visual dissonance is a styling art this Resort collection masters ever so effortlessly. Each look proves that standout pieces don’t have to compete—they can coexist in harmony. Another stand out moment is the zebra-striped trousers with a pair of complementing shoes, tempered by a gold-toned blouse, creating yet another impeccably balanced look.
The accessories featured in this collection are anything but an afterthought, they’re integral to the storytelling. From sculptural jewelry to boldly textured bags and vibrant footwear, each piece amplify the collection’s playful yet refined mood. Colour blocked and animal-printed bags are cementing their place as covetable carryalls. With a variety of shapes and sizes, these carryalls achieve the perfect balance between statement and practicality, effortlessly boosting each appearance. Footwear follows suit with unapologetic flair: vibrant turquoise ostrich boots, square-toe heels with leather straps and the bold pair of zebra-print boots edged in black–all walking proof that accessories are the moment for resort 2026.
Throughout the Resort collection, there’s a balance between sharp tailoring and soft femininity that continues to display Holstein's knack for providing a strong point of view in wearable and functional fashions. These are pieces designed not just for the runway, but for real life. Effortlessly functional and strikingly modern, they invite every day fashion lovers to make space in their wardrobes for elevated essentials that move with ease from statement to staple.
Resort 2026 marks Khaite's subtle departure from her austere aesthetic and evolves into more vibrant contrasts, texture-rich storytelling and a fearless approach to style without boundaries. The collection is both whimsical and sophisticated, showcasing an effortless combination with a refreshing sense of relaxation.
Holstein delivers more than clothes, crafting a diverse tapestry of stunning textures, structured pieces and a new sense of grace. Inviting fashion lovers to embrace contradiction, Khaite’s ever-evolving language of modern luxury speaks fluently through feeling and profound expression.