Adam Lippes Resort 2026 at New York Fashion

Adam Lippes Resort 2026 / RE26 at New York Fashion

Resort 2026 is inspired by my travels through Japan, visiting Tokyo, Kyoto, and the mountain town of Shuzenji, where I was captivated by a culture continually in search of a higher form of perfection. This collection reflects Japan’s blend of tradition and modernity, utility and decoration, and its ongoing dialogue with Western culture, particularly through Amekaji, or “American Casual,” a style that reinterprets American workwear through a Japanese lens.

Adam Lippes Resort 2026 / RE26, The color palette is inspired by Robert Motherwell’s Lyric Suite, a series of over six hundred ink paintings. Their distinctive materiality comes from the delicate, translucent rice paper Motherwell chose over traditional canvas, while showing a deep appreciation for the paper’s unique qualities and cultural significance. Inspired by these works, the collection is anchored in soft oatmeal, heathered grey, and bronze, with bold accents of deep navy, chocolate, persimmon, plum, and gold.

Prints reference both Japanese and American traditions: a floral print inspired by a Meiji period lacquer box seen in placed prints and hand-loomed lurex jacquard, a diamond hishi motif inspired by Japanese quilting, and heritage plaids and stripes reminiscent of vintage American workwear.

Over a third of the fabrics are sourced from Japan, including 16oz indigo denim, textured wool suiting, and cotton poplin. These are paired with Italian double-face satin, lacquered wool, and delicate fil-coupé designed to resemble brushstrokes. Texture plays a key role in the collection, with brushed mohair, crinkled metallic silk, and double-face cashmere adding depth and contrast.

Tailoring grounds Adam Lippes Resort 2026 / RE26 collection, juxtaposed with crisp poplin, fluid silks, and new “second-skin” cashmere foundations. Silhouettes reflect a cultural exchange. Balloon pants nod to Tokyo construction uniforms, while wrap shirts echo yukata sleeves. A high V-neck gown, cut using a traditional Japanese pattern-making technique that shapes the body with a single seam, highlights the subtle engineering behind the collection. Pants with detachable pleated skirts pay homage to the structure of hakama trousers, and luxe sweatpants, sweatshirts, and T-shirts draw from vintage Japanese school uniforms. Elsewhere, elevated basics such as leather bombers, Hawaiian shirts, and work jackets reinforce the intersection of East and West.