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Best Khaite Knits of the Season
- by Gretty Garcia
- Last Updated: Feb 16, 2022
Below are some of our editor-approved knitwear styling cues and Khaite top pieces perfect for layering and mastering transitional style with ease.
- by Gretty Garcia
- Last Updated: Feb 16, 2022
Khaite has taken the world of fashion by storm with its women’s ready-to-wear collections and accessories, which beautifully find confidence in the juxtaposition between structure and fluidity and classic and modern aesthetic codes. With the extensive range nascent to the brand’s clothing options, each piece poses a fresh balance of elements with ease.
Nothing short of a contemporary it-girl brand, Khaite has been around for just 3 years; but in its short time, it has captured our imaginations with its deft craftsmanship and reimagining of archetypal American style. And we haven’t been the only ones taking note–—the label has since accumulated countless influencer and celebrity fans, from supermodel Kaia Gerber to actress Katie Holmes, Selena Gomez, Beyoncé, and many more.
Over time, Khaite’s founder and creative director, Catherine Holstein, only continues to harness her design prowess, especially in regards to her stunning selection of knitwear options. She muses: “At the heart of Khaite is the concept of building a truly transitional wardrobe—robust yet polished pieces that can go with you, through your day, your trip, your life.” Though the contemporary line is still in its early stages, it has already more than proved that it is here to stay, especially by way of its mastery of timeless silhouettes and well-constructed materiality. Below are some of our top, editor-approved knitwear styling cues perfect for layering and mastering transitional style with ease.
Khaite Top Cardigans
Few can forget one of Katie Holmes’s chicest and most iconic style moments of all time, wherein she wore an insouciantly-styled knit cardigan and bra combo. The celeb quite literally broke the internet when she stepped out in an outfit anchored by these pieces from ultra-stylish brand Khaite. And if recent runway sightings were any indication, the cardigan trend won’t be slowing down anytime soon. Instead of the traditional button-ups of the past—yes, the ones reminiscent of your elementary school days—designers are releasing a bevy of new, fresh takes. The updated cardigan now comes in minimalist hues with tortoiseshell buttons, V-neck collars for a décolletage effect perfect for showing off an artfully-curated necklace edit, and many more options. These are styles worthy enough to stand alone as a top or paired with everything from a bra à la Katie Holmes to a cozy turtleneck for the fall and winter.
Patterned Khaite Top Pullovers
We don’t know about you, but we’re always on the hunt for the latest patterned pullovers to incorporate into our daily wardrobes. It can not only serve as the ultimate standout piece in any fall or winter look, but it is difficult to find a vibrant iteration that doesn’t veer too kitschy. Contemporary brand Khaite has mastered the art of ultra-chic and sophisticated, yet dynamic, patterned pullovers perfect for adding to practically any arsenal. Far from your standard fare, these motif-laden pieces will almost certainly turn heads. Pair these options with flared corduroys or pared-back jeans and hints of brown and black leather that evoke a more rugged yet elegant vibe for a full, neutral-toned palette reminiscent of crisp fall leaves.
Solid Color Khaite Top Pullovers
Khaite has taken the world of fashion by storm with its women’s ready-to-wear collection, which beautifully finds confidence in the juxtaposition between timeless elegance and contemporary codes. Each piece poses a fresh balance of elements with ease, and can also be mixed and matched to your heart’s content to create a myriad of chic ensembles that will last you through the seasons. Our editors’ options effortlessly tap into sultry appeal and coziness perfect for the maximalist and minimalist in us all. When paired with a classic straight-leg jean and mule, this winning combo doesn’t require you to do much thinking when you’re getting dressed in the morning, which is always a bonus win during layering season.
Ribbed Knit Khaite Top
We can’t help but be certain that seasonless styles are the future of fashion. With our absolute favorite brands, namely Khaite, laser-focused on establishing a sense of continuity and timelessness versus playing into the endless cluster of seasonal trends, there’s no doubt that evergreen dressing is in. The ribbed knit top is one of those pieces that guarantees flawless mastery of this concept. Equal parts prim, retro, and preppy, these iterations of knit tops from Khaite are incredibly versatile and stylish. Whether they’re short-sleeved and straightforward, long and perfect for layering, or rendered in a tube top silhouette that looks effortlessly sultry, our editors have scoured the market high and low for the top options. Easy to wear with skirts, jeans, and tailored trousers alike, consider adding these fail-safe options to your shopping cart ASAP.
Khaite Top Sets
Many cozy and cute ensembles lie ahead, thanks to the latest market trend: sweater sets. The newest fall and winter runways were anchored by a plethora of knit sets that ran the gamut from skirts and tops to sweaters on sweaters. Even in the spring and summer seasons, it’s these sets specifically that have risen to the top as a winning look on our favorite influencers and style mavens. And when crafted by popular label Khaite, one can’t help but invest in countless options. The ultimate women’s ready-to-wear line that has captured our imaginations with its deft craftsmanship and reimagining of archetypal American style, Khaite’s creations “propose a fresh balance of opposing elements—past and future, masculine and feminine, strength and softness, structure and fluidity—” while embodying an effortless sensuality and sense of individuality.
Dresses
Founded in 2016 by Creative Director Catherine Holstein, New York-based brand Khaite has only continued to harness its design prowess, especially in regard to its stunning selection of dress options. Whether they tap into the minimalist silhouette trend, are ultra-elegant and perfect for a formal occasion, or anything in between, our editors can’t get enough of them. And with accents that run the gamut from sculptural puff sleeves to asymmetrical tailoring, these pieces are as unique as they are marvelous. Inherently versatile, given their ability to be styled up or down, these dresses from Khaite look best when worked with a layered necklace edit, effortless sandals or heels, and a bevy of other accessories that also meld high-design and ultra-cool flair.
Khaite Top Bodysuits
Whether you are a fan of ’90s fashion, love a more is more approach to style by way of curated layering, or tend toward minimalist attire, a bodysuit is undoubtedly for you. With early aughts trends reigning supreme in the fashion industry these days, it’s no wonder these ops are having a huge resurgence for the months ahead. Fashion girls that dominate the street style scene and seasoned vets alike are showing off their favorite iterations by way of sporty-chic outfits, minimalist looks, and other takes that combine a bevy of trends that our editors can’t get enough of. Take, for instance, Lou Lou de Saison’s Khaite top, which is chicly paired with Bermuda-length shorts and Bottega Veneta’s cult sandals.
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