Lipstick on the Rim

The KHAITE Craze with Founder and Womenswear Designer of the Year, Cate Holstein - How She Designed a Bra That Broke the Internet, What Inspired Her to Create Her Own Label, A Sneak Peek Into Her Fall Collection and MORE!

Sep 10, 2024

Cate Holstein, the visionary behind the luxury brand Khaite, shares her inspiring journey from prestigious fashion houses to founding her iconic label. She discusses her innovative approach to women’s wear, emphasizing pieces that resonate with real desires. Holstein reveals the creation of her viral bra design and hints at her upcoming Fall collection. She also opens up about the intersection of fashion and identity, as well as her daily beauty rituals, combining style with personal storytelling. A must-listen for fashion lovers!

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Cate Holstein

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Quick takeaways

Cate Holstein emphasizes redefining women's fashion through transitional pieces that prioritize comfort and everyday wear over extravagant outfits.

Her journey from a frustrated shopper to a successful designer reflects resilience and the importance of understanding company culture in the fashion industry.

Deep dives

The Journey to Quiet Luxury

Kate Holstein shares her perspective on redefining women’s fashion by focusing on quiet luxury, a movement she is credited with initiating. She emphasizes the importance of transitional wardrobe pieces that cater to everyday wear rather than extravagant outfits meant solely for special occasions. Holstein draws inspiration from her own experiences as a frustrated shopper who struggled to find clothes that resonated with her daily needs, leading her to create a line that emphasizes comfort and style. This approach was born out of a desire for women to wear clothes they love without anxiety over their investment.

Intro

3min

Fashion Journeys: From Frustration to Creation

8min

Fashion, Identity, and Entrepreneurship

7min

Journey Through the Fashion Industry

14min

Daily Makeup Routine and Beauty Essentials

5min

Style, Travel, and Self-Discovery

5min

Finding Love Amidst Loss: A Journey of Grief and Connection

3min

One word: Khaite. Yes, you read that right. Our ultimate fashion inspiration and girl crush, Cate Holstein, joins us to discuss how she resurrected the now-iconic label that has made her a household name in luxury fashion and earned her the CFDA Womenswear Designer of the Year award, TWICE. After gaining experience with some of the most prominent corporate fashion brands in the industry, and what Cate notes as the 'Harvard of Fashion,' she applied her knowledge directly to her own label, Khaite. As an authority across multiple categories—including cashmere, knitwear, Japanese denim, and eveningwear—Khaite has become renowned for creating pieces that Vogue describes as “clothes women actually want to wear.” Today, we have the honor of sitting down with the brilliance behind the brand to find out what inspired her to start it, how she turned a startup into an iconic luxury fashion player, and of course, to get the scoop on all her fashion and beauty must-haves.

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