New York City and fashion are synonymous, but in a city full of visitors, where does one look to discover upcoming trends and get a grasp on the street style scene? Khaite is that answer for many. The label, founded in 2016 and pronounced “Kate,” balances grit with glam, dressing up with dressing down and has the perfect amount of edginess, just like the city she calls home.
Khaite jumped to the fashion forefront in summer 2019 when Katie Holmes was seen wearing a matching cashmere bra and cardigan while hailing a cab in New York City. The picture went viral, the bra immediately sold out and the brand was officially on every fashion-focused person’s mind. The brand now makes regular red carpet appearances and is often spotted on street style queens like Hailey Bieber and Emma Stone.
Khaite has made quite the punch over the past two years, but the core of the brand is based on creating those forever pieces that one will want to wear repeatedly for years to come. Known for its play on proportion, Khaite has mastered how to balance volume with more streamlined silhouettes. The brand’s edge really comes from how it pairs designs and fabric selections (case in point: that cashmere bra).
Khaite’s moody tulle dresses and scrumptious knits have captured everyone’s attention, but the brand’s denim collection is an equal rival with its perfect washes and modern styles. This season’s outerwear collection is full of tailored suedes and leathers that continue to push the limits while still remaining timeless, investment pieces. Because really, what would a true New Yorker — or any other fashion lover, for that matter — be without the perfect black leather jacket?