The Fall Edit: Meet the Brands Defining Our Season

Fall has always been fashion’s season of possibility.

It is the moment when getting dressed becomes interesting again. Layers return. Texture matters. Jackets become the beginning of an outfit rather than an afterthought. The simplicity of summer gives way to a wardrobe that can be styled, reworked, and made entirely your own.

For Fall 2026, we are thinking less about a single defining trend and more about how women actually want to dress now.

They want polish without feeling overly dressed. Comfort without sacrificing sophistication. Pieces that feel current but will still earn their place in the wardrobe long after this season has passed.

Most importantly, they want versatility.

That philosophy is at the heart of the Fall Edit at Curete.

This season, our collection brings together thirteen distinct brands, each offering a different perspective on modern dressing:

Abby Glass • Anatomie • Clara Sunwoo • Elie Tahari • Dolcezza • Emmelle • Foxcroft • Hilton Hollis • IDA+S • Iris Setlakwe • Kinross • Planet • SHAN

Rather than looking at them individually, we are looking at the stories they can tell together.

Because the most interesting wardrobe is rarely built from one designer, one trend, or one point of view.

It is built through the mix.

THE TAILORED EDIT

Elie Tahari • Iris Setlakwe • Hilton Hollis

Tailoring is having a moment again, but Fall 2026 tailoring feels different.

The new approach is softer, more versatile, and far less interested in looking corporate. A beautifully cut jacket might be worn with a coordinating trouser one day and layered over a knit with denim the next. A polished pant becomes something that works well beyond the office.

Elie Tahari, Iris Setlakwe, and Hilton Hollis give us three distinct approaches to this idea.

Elie Tahari brings the effortless sophistication that has long made the brand synonymous with modern American luxury. Iris Setlakwe approaches tailoring through impeccable fit and feminine confidence, creating pieces that immediately make a wardrobe feel considered. Hilton Hollis adds architectural shape and a distinctly modern perspective.

Together, they represent one of the strongest ideas we are seeing this fall:

Structure without stiffness.

For stylists, tailoring also creates one of the easiest foundations for building an appointment.

Start with the jacket.

Then build around it.

A trouser creates polish. A knit softens the look. A statement top changes the mood. Another bottom gives the jacket an entirely different life.

Instead of selling one outfit, you begin building a wardrobe.

THE MODERN MINIMALIST

Planet • Clara Sunwoo

Minimalism does not have to mean basic.

This fall, it is about interesting proportions, thoughtful silhouettes, beautiful movement, and pieces that make an impact without demanding attention.

Planet and Clara Sunwoo understand that balance particularly well.

Planet brings an artful approach to dressing, playing with proportion, layering, and architectural silhouettes. Clara Sunwoo offers ease and movement through pieces designed to feel as good as they look.

The result is clothing that can become the quiet workhorse of a wardrobe.

These are the pieces a client reaches for repeatedly because they solve a problem.

They travel well.

They layer easily.

They work with what she already owns.

And they can often move from a casual afternoon to dinner with little more than a change of accessories.

That kind of versatility may be one of the most important luxuries in a modern wardrobe.

THE TRAVEL EDIT

Anatomie • Up!

The best travel wardrobe does not look like a “travel wardrobe.”

It simply works.

For Fall 2026, transitional dressing is becoming increasingly important. Women are moving between climates, occasions, cities, work, weekends, and travel, sometimes all within the same week.

That makes performance and versatility part of the fashion conversation.

Anatomie and Up! approach this from complementary directions.

Anatomie has built its reputation around sophisticated performance dressing, creating streamlined pieces designed for women on the move. Up! brings exceptional comfort and flattering fit to one of the hardest-working categories in any wardrobe: the pant.

Together, they make an ideal starting point for clients who want their clothing to keep up with their lives.

When styling these pieces, think beyond the trip itself.

A great travel pant should also work for lunch at home.

A lightweight jacket should layer under a coat later in the season.

A comfortable foundation should be able to support multiple looks.

The question becomes less, “Where are you going?”

And more:

“How many ways can we make this work for you?”

THE TEXTURE STORY

Kinross • Emmelle

Fall without texture would be like a room without lighting. Everything may technically be there, but the atmosphere disappears.

This is the season when fabric becomes part of the story.

Soft knits. Rich surfaces. Layered weights. Pieces you want to touch before you even try them on.

Kinross and Emmelle bring that sensory element into the Curete collection.

Kinross elevates knitwear through luxurious natural fibers and timeless craftsmanship, giving us pieces that can become long-term anchors in a client’s wardrobe. Emmelle brings another layer of sophistication through distinctive fabrics, beautiful drape, and an appreciation for pieces that feel special.

This season, elevated knitwear is particularly important.

We are moving beyond the sweater as simply another top and treating knitwear as a central part of the outfit.

Layer it.

Pair it tonally.

Use it to soften tailoring.

Build different textures within the same color family.

Texture gives even the simplest outfit dimension.

And for clients who prefer understated dressing, it is one of the easiest ways to create interest without relying on print or bold color.

THE STATEMENT EDIT

Abby Glass • SHAN

Some pieces support the wardrobe.

Others define it.

Abby Glass and SHAN bring the kind of confidence that can transform an appointment, particularly for the client looking for something with presence.

Abby Glass offers a fresh, feminine point of view with silhouettes that feel polished while still carrying personality. SHAN brings a distinctly luxurious sensibility, balancing sophistication with striking design.

These are the pieces that remind us that getting dressed should still be fun.

A statement jacket can completely change pieces a client already owns.

A strong silhouette can become the starting point for an entire wardrobe.

And an unexpected piece can often be the one a client remembers long after the appointment.

For stylists, this is where knowing your client becomes especially important.

The goal is not simply to show her something bold.

It is to find her version of bold.

THE EVERYDAY ICONS

Foxcroft • IDA+S

A wardrobe cannot survive on statement pieces alone.

Sometimes the most valuable pieces are the ones quietly doing the most work.

Foxcroft and IDA+S speak to the importance of the everyday wardrobe: pieces that are easy to style, easy to wear, and capable of connecting everything else in the closet.

Foxcroft has long understood the power of a great shirt. It is one of fashion’s most enduring building blocks because it can move effortlessly between polished and casual dressing.

IDA+S brings a modern, wearable perspective that makes everyday styling feel intentional rather than routine.

These are particularly important pieces when merchandising an appointment because they create connections.

The shirt that works beneath three jackets.

The top that works with two different pants.

The layer that makes something a client already owns suddenly feel new again.

Sometimes the smartest addition to a wardrobe is not the loudest one.

It is the piece that makes five other pieces easier to wear.

WHAT WE'RE SEEING FOR FALL 2026

Across the Curete collection, several ideas continue to surface.

Modern tailoring is becoming more relaxed and wearable, allowing jackets and trousers to move far beyond traditional suiting.

Layering is essential, both practically and aesthetically. Lightweight pieces worn together allow clients to adapt their wardrobes as temperatures change.

Tonal dressing continues to make an impact. Mixing shades within the same color family creates an immediately sophisticated look while making texture and silhouette more noticeable.

Elevated knitwear is taking center stage, functioning as an important wardrobe investment rather than simply a seasonal basic.

Texture brings depth to quieter wardrobes through fabric, dimension, and contrast.

Statement jackets are becoming one of the season's strongest wardrobe transformers. They can instantly refresh pieces a client already owns.

Transitional dressing matters more than ever. The best Fall pieces should begin working before the temperature drops and continue earning their place as the season progresses.

And tying all of it together is wardrobe versatility.

Because the strongest wardrobe is not necessarily the largest.

It is the one with the most connections.

THE CURETE APPROACH TO FALL

At Curete, we believe building a wardrobe is personal.

Two women can walk into an appointment, look at the same collection, and leave with completely different wardrobes.

That is exactly how it should be.

A Curete stylist has the opportunity to look beyond what is new and consider what is right for the woman standing in front of her.

What does she already own?

What does she actually wear?

Where is she going this season?

What has been missing from her closet?

What makes her feel most confident?

And what could introduce her to something she may never have chosen for herself?

That is where the thirteen brands in our Fall collection become especially exciting.

Abby Glass. Anatomie. Clara Sunwoo. Elie Tahari. Emmelle. Foxcroft. Hilton Hollis. IDA+S. Iris Setlakwe. Kinross. Planet. SHAN. Up!

They were never meant to exist as thirteen separate stories.

Mix the precision of Iris Setlakwe with the ease of Clara Sunwoo.

Bring a Kinross knit into the structure of Hilton Hollis.

Build an Anatomie travel wardrobe and introduce a piece from SHAN for the evening.

Put a Foxcroft shirt underneath an Elie Tahari jacket.

Let Planet change the proportions.

Let Up! create the foundation.

That is when a collection becomes a wardrobe.

And it is where the stylist makes the difference.

YOUR FALL STARTS HERE

Fall does not arrive all at once.

It begins with the first lightweight layer.

Then the jacket.

Then the knit.

Then suddenly the wardrobe starts changing.

Over the coming months, The Curated Community will follow that journey.

We will explore the trends shaping Fall 2026, take a closer look at the designers in our collection, and share ideas for building stronger appointments, growing your client relationships, setting and exceeding sales goals, merchandising intentionally, expanding your business, and making the most of every opportunity the season brings.

Consider this the beginning.

The racks are changing.

The layers are returning.

And a new season of personal style is ready to be curated.

Welcome to Fall 2026 at Curete.