Stacey Bendet approached the Spring 2026 collection as a reverie of the pioneering fearlessness, charisma, and pragmatism that have driven women across the country. The 45-look lineup capitalizes on American sportswear, the definitive anchor of any modern wardrobe. Bold minimalism and a sense of refined utility course through evening and daywear. A poppy red bias-cut jersey gown captures 1940s glamour in a clean, modernist silhouette. The classic men’s suit is redrawn in long, lean lines and worn with a crisp white button-down and undone tie. Preppy staples such as polos, collegiate knits, baggy jeans, pleated minis, and floor-length ball skirts come in bright, playful mixed stripes.
Bold primary colors blend with soft pastels for a modern pop palette of poppy red, emerald green, navy, pale pink, and yellow. Inspired by the golden age of American manufacturing, this season’s fabric development stretches the brand’s boundaries in terms of craft and technique, with lace, burnout chiffons, and intricate jacquards layered over organza. Embroidery, sequins, and beadwork heighten texture. Eveningwear dances through the decades via romantic Gilded Age ballgowns. Their dramatic skirts and trains offer a counterpoint to a tailored tuxedo mini dress or a corseted jersey mini inspired by 1950s bombshells.
The Hall of Records’ early 20th-century Beaux-Arts and French Baroque architecture provides a grand backdrop for a series of immersive vignettes that frame the collection against the intersection of fashion, art, pop culture, and Americana. Upon entering the main hall, guests encounter a towering 20-foot interpretation of the Statue of Liberty wearing a gown printed with butterflies and American roses to symbolize life. Nearby, a reimagined Constitution titled We the Women and an abstract American flag mural conjure the beauty of our distinctive creativity and resilience.
Nostalgic, joyful, and modern, alice + olivia by Stacey Bendet Spring 2026 is a sweeping celebration of the women whose grit, tenacity, and flair have crystallized American style.
