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A Major Milestone: Jenni Kayne Returns to New York Fashion Week

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A Major Milestone: Jenni Kayne Returns to New York Fashion Week

September 18, 2025

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For the first time in 14 years, Jenni Kayne returned to New York Fashion Week—stepping in as if she never left. She unveiled the nature-inspired SS26 collection, “Grounded,” offering an exciting glimpse into our future—one filled with our iconic silhouettes in bold pops of color. Styled by celebrated stylist Kate Young, the presentation debuted at the thoughtfully redesigned Soho store, creating a truly immersive and intimate brand experience. This moment marked a meaningful new chapter for Jenni Kayne in the city that has long embraced the brand. It was a week to remember—read on to relive every moment with us.

Two women pose for a portrait against a neutral background. One stands wearing a beige sweater and black pants, while the other sits on a chair wearing a white blouse and tan skirt. Both have light-colored hair and calm expressions.

A Major Milestone: Jenni Kayne Returns to New York Fashion Week

A Creative Collaboration

For our much-anticipated return to the Fashion Week scene, Jenni tapped longtime friend and celebrity stylist Kate Young to bring her refined, editorial eye to our SS26 collection. With a roster of iconic clients like Scarlett Johansson, Dakota Johnson, and Julianne Moore, Kate’s distinct perspective brought an effortlessly inspired take to every look. Not to mention how special this collaboration was for both women—Kate was one of the first stylists Jenni ever worked with, making this reunion not just stylish, but deeply nostalgic.

Two women stand and smile in front of boards displaying various fashion outfit photos, evoking the spirit of New York Fashion Week. One wears a white blouse and tan skirt, the other a beige top and black pants. The background is minimalist and bright.
Two women stand facing each other beside clothing racks filled with assorted garments. One woman is selecting a shirt from the rack while the other watches. The background is plain and neutral.
A woman in a white shirt holds a black-and-white fabric swatch against a board covered with fashion photos and fabric samples, likely planning or selecting designs.
A woman with long wavy hair, wearing a light beige outfit, sits smiling on a pale sofa with neutral-colored pillows in a modern, minimalistic room.

Spring-Inspired Interiors

To complement the collection’s debut, our Interiors team refreshed the Soho store with their signature touch. They swapped out our signature silhouettes with fresh colorways to nod to SS26 and decorated the space with custom ceramic lighting by Dumais Made, hand-selected vintage pieces from Galerie Provenance, and exclusive works by Creative Art Partners that are all available to shop in-store. In the end, they completely reinvigorated the space to bring the world behind the collection to life.

A modern living room with a beige sofa, minimalist art on a white brick wall, and a large coffee table with a vase exudes the chic style of New York Fashion Week. Two windows with beige shades and a glowing lamp sit under a stunning glass ceiling.
Modern minimalist room with a small indoor garden of tall grasses, a light gray tiled floor, shelves displaying framed photos and ceramics, and a wall projection streaming New York Fashion Week images and text.
A storefront window displays the words jenni kayne in white text, with green plants and grasses arranged behind the glass—an elegant scene that could fit right into New York Fashion Week, reflecting buildings and a parked car on the street outside.
Green moss covers a flat surface, with small clusters of bright orange fish roe arranged on top—an artistic contrast of colors and textures that wouldn’t look out of place at New York Fashion Week. Dark cabinets are visible in the background.
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A clothing rack displays various garments, including a red dress, green pants, a yellow sweater, a green sweater, a white dress, a black-and-white striped sweater, a gray sweater, and beige pants against a white brick wall.
Six stemmed glasses with pink cocktails, each garnished with a red cherry tomato on a wooden skewer, are arranged on a round silver tray. A closed book lies in the background on a beige surface.
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A smiling man stands in a cozy, modern living room with white brick walls, wearing a black polo shirt, black pants, and patterned shoes. He rests one hand in his pocket beside a beige couch and a light stone coffee table.
Four wine bottles with colorful labels are chilling in a large silver bowl of ice. The bottles, dressed in outfits inspired by New York Fashion Week, stand out under the soft, muted lighting.

“Returning to New York felt like a natural evolution. This collection is about presence, permanence, and creating clarity amidst the fast pace of Fashion Week. It reflects who we are today—confident, rooted in our California sensibility, and offering something lasting.”

A woman with wavy hair, wearing a loose beige sweater and matching pants inspired by New York Fashion Week, stands smiling in a light-filled modern living room with neutral-toned furniture and minimalist decor.
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Two women pose together indoors. One wears a cream-colored, relaxed outfit with wavy hair; the other wears a shiny, silver sequin one-shoulder gown with long, wavy blonde hair. They stand in front of a white brick wall and potted plant.
A man with dark hair and a mustache smiles slightly while standing indoors. He is wearing a blue denim jacket and brown pants, with one hand in his pocket. The background features a couch, pillows, and a textured wall.

Photos by Angi Welsch