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New York Fashion Week FW26 · Runway show

Khaite

53 looks, shown 11 February 2026 in New York. Known this season for velvet, sheer tights, gloves.

53Looks
16.9%Of the week's looks
3rd / 6Largest show
BlackLead colour

The collection

FW26 · tap a look for its colours

What set Khaite apart

Over-represented in this house's looks compared with the rest of the season.

Velvet materialSheer tights legwearGloves accessoryTights / hosiery accessoryGothic / dark styleDark mood

The palette

Share of garment area across 53 looks, measured from the clothes (skin and set excluded).

Silhouettes

  • Column49%
  • Inverted triangle / strong shoulder47%
  • Straight / tubular42%
  • High-rise28%
  • Fitted / bodycon15%

Share of the 53 tagged looks.

Fabrics & textures

  • Silk / satin51%
  • Velvet45%
  • Chiffon / organza / tulle30%
  • Leather26%
  • Lace21%

Textures

SmoothRuched / gatheredFuzzy / brushedCrumpled / creasedEmbossed / croc

Finish

Satin sheenMatteBrushed / nappedGlossy / patent

The details

Shoulder emphasisPadding / sculpted volumeCut-away / asymmetric hemHardware / studs / chainsBows

Patterns

SolidFloralAnimal printPhotographic printPolka dot

Key pieces

TrousersJacketShirtBlouseDress

Cut

  • Fitted64%
  • Relaxed47%
  • Voluminous19%
  • Regular17%
  • Oversized13%

Fit, share of looks.

Styling

Footwear

Pumps / court shoesStilettosAnkle bootsStrappy heeled sandalsKnee-high boots

How it was worn

Tonal head to toeLayeredTucked inUnderwear as outerwearBare midriff

Mood

DarkElegantPowerfulGlamorousSensual

References

1980s1970sVictorian1990s1950sLingerie / boudoirMilitaryReligious / ecclesiasticalCostume / theatricalArt / artist reference

The character of the clothes

Khaite's clothes were darker and warmer than most of the season.

  • DarkerLighterdarker than 94% of houses
  • MutedVivid
  • CoolerWarmerwarmer than 75% of houses
  • SmoothTextured & printed

Khaite against every other house measured so far

Also in New York

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