Khaite is a New York–based luxury womenswear brand founded in 2016 by creative director Catherine Holstein, known for its refined tension between strength and sensuality. At its core, Khaite is built on contrast. The brand explores the balance between masculine structure and feminine softness, producing collections where sharp tailoring meets fluid silhouettes, and minimalism is elevated through rich textures and precise detailing. Its design language is understated but powerful—anchored in elevated essentials such as sculpted knits, tailored outerwear, denim, and fluid dresses. Each piece is crafted with a strong focus on material quality, fit, and quiet impact rather than overt branding. Khaite’s aesthetic sits firmly in modern American luxury, where ease and confidence are expressed through restraint, proportion, and tactile richness. Overall, Khaite represents contemporary New York luxury: minimal, sensual, and architecturally refined, with a focus on contrast as a defining creative principle.
