Alice + Olivia by Stacey Bendet the beautiful.
A grand display of wonder and Americana poetry made a boldly divine statement this weekend with the designer’s epic Spring 2026 Collection.
Stacey Bendet was joined by Ashlee Simpson, Sarah Pidgeon, Brooks Nader, Mary Holland Nader, Grace Ann Nader, Sarah Jane Nader, Nicky Hilton, Ava Dash, Jenny Mollen, Liz Gillies, Julia Butters, Isabella Briggs, Silvia Dionicio, Sofia Bryant, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Tina Craig, Isabela Ferrer, Hallie Batchelder, Emira D’Spain, and more during the supreme New York Fashion Week show.
Ashlee Simpson, Stacey Bendet (BFA)
Inspired by the American Woman, the phenomenal presentation at Surrogate’s Court featured a live DJ set by Blu DeTiger.Guests sipped Casamigos cocktails in theme with the collection.
Jordan Roth, Sarah Pidgeon (BFA)
The sensational feeling left the fashionista feeling a sense of pure pride for the stunning female form. Every piece in the collection made way for a glorious female battle cry. Soft, yet powerful, the collection outshone anything else the week has offered.
Mary Holland Nader, Grace Ann Nader, Brooks Nader, Sarah Jane Nader (BFA)
The surrealist journey through American history, culture, and fashion through the lens of the American Woman took place ahead of the 250th anniversary of the United States.
Renée Elise Goldsberry (BFA)
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!”
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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 an undone tie. Preppy staples such as polos, collegiate knits, baggy jeans, pleated minis, and floor-length ball skirts come in bright, playful mixed stripes.
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 an undone tie. Preppy staples such as polos, collegiate knits, baggy jeans, pleated minis, and floor-length ball skirts come in bright, playful mixed stripes.
Launched in 2002, Alice + Olivia by Stacey Bendet is a brand that allows women to express their personal style. With clothing that juxtaposes the whimsical and flirty with the sexy and sophisticated, a+o epitomizes the personality and perspective of its founder, Stacey Bendet. The brand was born from Stacey’s personal quest to create the perfect pair of pants and has since grown into a full lifestyle collection, including ready-to-wear, gowns, shoes, handbags, and accessories. The brand is a Hollywood favorite with celebrity fans including Meghan Markle, Michelle Obama, Beyonce, Gwyneth Paltrow, Gigi Hadid, and Jessica Alba. Alice + Olivia by Stacey Bendet is available at the brand’s free-standing boutiques located across the Globe, aliceandolivia.com, and is available at over 800 select department and specialty stores worldwide.
