SS26 Women's AC Buyer's Guide

SPRING | SUMMER 26

BUYER’S GUIDE

AVANTCRAFT ELEMENTALFLOW FUTURE CLASSICS

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FUTURE CLASSICS

AVANT CRAFT

A refined take on artisanal dressing, Avant Craft honors hand-finished techniques and subtle texture play. Elevated crochets, delicate openwork, and quietly luxurious fabrications evoke a sense of heirloom quality. Grounded in natural fibers and soft neutrals, this story speaks to timeless craftsmanship with a modern, wearable elegance.

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Women’s Young Contemporary

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PRODUCT MIX:

● A refined palee of soft neutrals and textured fabrics highlights artisanal craftsmanship, shaping elongated silhouees that flaer.

MERCHANDISING NOTES:

● Oer softly structured garments with hand-finished accents — raw-edged hems, stitched panels, and artisanal closures.

● Highlight layering pieces with dimensional textures and light sheerness to support transitional, warm-weather styling.

● Elevate co-ord sets using crafted fabrics like seersucker, textural voile, and natural-dyed linen.

ASSORTMENTSTRATEGY:

● Lead with dresses and lightweight layering pieces that can stand alone or be styled with tonal accessories.

● Introduce premium fabric stories that showcase handwork and texture rather than overt embellishment.

OPEN-WORK KNIT VEST APRON SKIRT

Apaya CHIO

En Shalla

Eunoia

Hagahi

Isabella V.

Lace the Label

Mela Jewelry

My Beachy Side

Pleats Mama Saint Ones

Temptation Positano YZA

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ELEMENTAL FLOW

Inspired by the serene movement of summer and its eortless rhythm, this collection captures vitality through soft, flowing layers and painterly prints, blending light silhouees with voluminous shapes for a graceful balance.

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Women’s Young Contemporary

Women’s Contemporary

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PRODUCT MIX:

● Elemental Flow refreshes summer layering with sheer organzas, soft blazers, and flowing dresses that mix mae and shine. Painterly-inspired prints add vibrant, fluid energy.

MERCHANDISING NOTES:

● Focus on layering lightweight, sheer fabrics over structured yet soft tailoring to create depth and movement.

● Use punchy, saturated colors alongside tonal translucence to balance boldness with lightness.

● Incorporate long, languid silhouees that drape eortlessly, playing with volume.

ASSORTMENTSTRATEGY:

● Position soft blazers and organza overlays as key layering pieces that elevate both day and evening looks.

● Emphasize fluidity by pairing sheer fabrics with solid basics to maintain structure while embracing softness.

Bruce Glen

Caliban

Gaiofao

Hagahi

Haleia

Isabella V.

Janis Savi

La Couverture

Oceanus Swimwear

Pranella

Seam Reap Bags

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FUTURE CLASSICS

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inspiration from enduring coastal traditions and European elegance. essentials through elevated fabrics, subtle paern play, and revamped

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Women’s Contemporary Menswear Footwear

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PRODUCT MIX:

● With revamped coastal hues, elevated silhouees, and nostalgic beachside prints oering a snapshot into idyllic summers.

MERCHANDISING NOTES:

● Use gingham and subtle picnic-inspired prints as key visual accents across tops, skirts, and outerwear.

● Position denim with cropped Capri lengths and soft finishes to elevate casual core looks.

● Feature breezy dresses and skirts in soft linens and coon blends that layer eortlessly.

ASSORTMENTSTRATEGY:

● Elevate simple tees and tanks by pairing them with rich, textured accessories—think supple leather purses that add a touch of refined luxury.

● Introduce soft denim styles with a focus on comfort, fit, and a polished yet relaxed aesthetic.

TROUSER BERMUDA SHORTS

Atelier Stone

Cinzia Rocca

Elif Cigizoglu

Giovanna Nicolai

Greedilous Maayaz MEIMEIJ Palas ROSSO35

W. Kleinberg

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