Spring 2026 Collection
For Spring 2026, alice + olivia by Stacey Bendet transforms New York City’s historic Hall of Records into a surrealist journey through American history, culture, and fashion through the lens of the American Woman. Ahead of the 250th anniversary of the United States, Bendet presents a collection and set that honor the women who have shaped the nation’s spirit across centuries.
“In 2026, as we honor the 250th anniversary of the United States, we celebrate the American woman,” says Stacey Bendet, Founder, Creative Director, and CEO of alice + olivia. “A woman who has shaped our culture, inspired our art, defined our fashion, and moved through history with strength and style. This collection is a love letter to her!”
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.
