Catherine Holstein’s Khaite has become one of the most compelling stories in American fashion — a brand that merges downtown ease with uptown polish, creating a wardrobe for women who refuse to choose between the two. For New York Fashion Week 2021, a white Khaite dress and blazer combination captured everything the house represents.
The Look
The white dress, draped with the kind of ease that only impeccable construction can achieve, was elevated by the structured blazer — a signature Khaite juxtaposition of softness and strength. It is this tension that makes Holstein’s designs so magnetic: they feel both intimate and architectural, personal yet powerful.
There is an art to white dressing — it demands confidence, clean lines, and an understanding of proportion. The Khaite ensemble delivered on all three, creating a silhouette that felt fresh against the backdrop of New York City’s streets while maintaining the sophistication the brand is known for.
The Details
Khaite’s genius lies in the details that reveal themselves slowly — the weight of the fabric, the precision of the tailoring, the way each piece moves with the body rather than against it. It is modern American luxury at its finest, and New York Fashion Week is exactly where it belongs.
