Fresh off their first CFDA nomination for Menswear Designer of the Year, Mike Eckhaus and Zoe Latta hosted an intimate yet highly anticipated presentation in a Walker Street walk-up in New York City, drawing a crowd of the city’s most stylish insiders. Accessible only by climbing three flights of stairs, the venue emphasized the brand’s raw, downtown roots while elevating the collection’s polish.
The show notes were cryptic yet intriguing: “God has a plan. We are all waitresses in his sick little restaurant.” This lighthearted, slightly irreverent message set the tone for a collection that combined sophistication with Eckhaus Latta’s signature offbeat charm.
Layering and relaxed tailoring dominated the collection, offering breathable silhouettes that flowed seamlessly across both menswear and womenswear. The runway opened with a series of monochromatic ensembles, featuring sheer tops, structured denim staples, tailored blazers, and loosely cut trousers that emphasized movement and ease.
Standout pieces included cut-out tees revealing the midriff, creating a playful contrast against more structured elements. The finale brought a surge of vibrant reds and oranges, energizing the runway before the designers took their bow in coordinated all-white looks. Zoe Latta appeared with her newborn, adding a personal and heartfelt touch to the closing moment.
Despite the collection’s growing sophistication, the brand’s effortless downtown ethos remained unmistakable. Models completed looks with eye masks, casual flip-flops, and one even casually smoked as she walked, underlining Eckhaus Latta’s embrace of individuality and irreverence within high fashion.
The Spring/Summer 2026 collection balances refinement with the label’s signature playfulness, blending avant-garde silhouettes, street-ready ease, and wearable tailoring. For a closer look at the full runway, images of the collection are available above, and Hypebeast continues its coverage of New York Fashion Week, highlighting the evolving influence of Eckhaus Latta on modern fashion culture.
