In this newsletter: Eckhaus Latta, Coach, Tory Burch, Todd Snyder, TOTEME, 6397, COS, Michael Kors, and Kallmeyer.
New York Fashion Week has wrapped up, making it the perfect time to reflect on the second half of this fashion-filled week. We saw an Eckhaus Latta presentation/fashion show/dinner party that—captured through analog photography—felt like a cool throwback to the '90s, all about having fun and not taking yourself too seriously. We saw the essence of effortless style in Coach’s I <3 NY T-shirts, and we saw timeless elegance in TOTEME’s summer collection presented in Midtown Manhattan.
Plus, we discovered a lookbook of a brand that describes itself as “a thoughtful approach to timeless fashion, understated yet expressive – with the belief that what you wear is all about letting your personality shine through.” Nothing to add there.
Let’s dive in and highlight the collections and looks that truly captured that Cabmate vibe. And remember, we’re not here to judge what’s good or bad; the only thing we know is: if it’s very Cabmate, you’ll read about it here.
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Eckhaus Latta
You know that feeling when you watch Sex and the City and see Carrie (or Samantha, whoever you prefer) casually smoking, sipping a drink in a bar, just enjoying life without a care? That nostalgic sense of “those were the days,” when it was all about having a good time, not worrying about status, social media, or money? Eckhaus Latta’s Spring 2025 presentation, shot on an analogue camera, brought us right back to that feeling.
Eckhaus Latta hosted a dinner party where guests were asked to wear the brand, with some sporting pieces from the upcoming season. What started as a relaxed evening quickly turned into an impromptu fashion show, as guests—cigarettes in hand—transformed the space between the tables into their runway.
Eckhaus Latta understands that sometimes, attidude comes first, clothes come second. Wasn’t it about the clothes at all? Sure, it was. The Spring 2025 lookbook, shot and styled by Thistle Brown, showcased cool, urban, effortless looks in neutrals, browns, and black—very NYC, and very Cabmate. Basics with an edge—we like it.
Coach
If blending highbrow and high street were a collection, it would be Coach’s Spring 2025. Stuart Vevers crafted everyday looks with classic, familiar pieces like trench coats, leather jackets, and cotton T-shirts. Paired with relaxed socks and shorts that could easily pass for boyfriend’s boxers, the collection exuded playfulness, effortlessness, and an unexpected laid-back vibe for a brand that pulled in $6.7 billion in revenue last year.
While 70% of Coach’s sales come from women’s handbags and accessories, it’s clear that by securing a spot on the NYFW calendar, clothing plays a key role in (re)shaping the brand’s image. Coach’s Spring 2025 collection projected a playful, easygoing aesthetic that resonates with a new generation of customers that are here to buy their first (designer) handbag. For Cabmates in their early twenties—or those who feel that way—Coach is the go-to destination.
Tory Burch
“The synchronity of movement and form. This collection began with the essence of sport: power and grace, precision and freedom.” read the Tory Burch press release for its Spring 2025 collection.
While some looks pushed the freedom theme a bit too much with a(n extreme) mix of bold colors, prints, and textures, the most impactful designs were those with simple lines and clean cuts. Textured pencil skirts paired with textured tops—sported by style icons including Alexa Chung—embodied (indeed) power and grace, appearing both fierce and elegant. This is power dressing for 2024, well executed.
Todd Snyder
Here’s a little intermezzo for the men on our platform: Todd Snyder’s Spring 2025 show.
Inspired by the French Riviera of the 1920s, particularly the lives of the wealthy American expatriates Gerald and Sara Murphy, Snyder thought about “what it would mean to bring [that lifestyle] to America, always with that sensibility in mind.” With its lightweight, relaxed-fit jackets and suits, neutral color palette, and the smooth combination of hoodies with dressier pants, Snyder’s collection presented a fresh American twist on ‘90s Armani.
TOTEME
Beka Gvishiani (Mr. Stylenotcom) said it and we’ll say it too: with TOTEME, the C in NYC stands for Chic. With their NYFW debut, Elin Kling and Karl Lindman reminded us why their brand has become a go-to for minimalist, timeless style over the past decade.
This season, the designer duo took timeless chic to new heights, showcasing lightweight knitwear, sleek, sensual dresses, and cotton tailoring—all with the cleanest cuts, ideal for the modern woman on the go. Staying true to a very Cabmate style, the collection adhered to a classic black-and-white color palette (with a few accents of butter yellow) while adding character through playful textures. “The color palette is very black and white; that’s what I wear a lot myself. I like how different fabrics come together. You don’t need a lot of color if you have interesting textures,” Kling explained.
TOTEME showcased a masterful grasp of the "less is more" philosophy in a modern way. Styled by the iconic Camilla Nickerson, the detailed shots below reveal that next summer, you'll be wearing black panties underneath a clean-cut white dress or skirt, paired with the chicest minimalist black suede mules. Whether you're heading to the office, a dinner party, or a gallery opening, understated chic will be the way to go.
6397
6397 describes itself as “a thoughtful approach to timeless fashion, understated yet expressive – with the belief that what you wear is all about letting your personality shine through.” Well, to keep it short: we’re on board. Take a look at a selection of the brand’s Spring 2025 lookbook below, and you’ll get why.
COS (Fall/Winter 2024)
A bit of a departure from the Spring 2025 collections but still showcased at New York Fashion Week: COS Fall/Winter 2024.
As an affordable option among the very Cabmate brands, COS’s Fall/Winter 2024 collection demonstrated its expertise in delivering timeless, elegant clothing at a budget-friendly price. The collection captured “contemporary femininity through modern tailoring”, featuring trouser suits with oversized, fluid silhouettes, sheer tops and floor-length coats. Completed with leather loafers, pointed kitten heels, and ballet flats (some paired with bold green socks for an edgy touch), COS’ looks are a great example of how to be in style this winter.
Michael Kors
Mediterranean romance was the theme of Michael Kors’ Spring 2025 runway show. According to the press release, the collection marked the designer’s 35th year of working with craftsmen, tailors and artisans in Italy, celebrating “the luxury of hidden details and handwork in a show filled with understated opulence.”
“The dichotomies in the collection feel very Mediterranean to me, laid-back but luxurious, rustic but opulent, the sophistication of the city with the mood and attitude of a resort.” said Mr. Kors himself about the collection. Kors blended “the romanticism of the 1950s with the sleek simplicity of the 1990s,” and while some of the looks leaned a bit too much to romanticism with their raffia fringe and floral fabric embroideries, the looks that were kept simple were indeed very sleek, very chic, and very Cabmate.
Kallmeyer
Finally, wrapping up a very Cabmate New York Fashion Week, there was Kallmeyer. Daniella Kallmeyer’s collection was a nod to “the girl she had a crush on in high school”, an “imigination of who she growed up to be, about how she asserted her power with kindness”.
To Kallmeyer, “power can be kind”. Her collection embodied this idea, because where power dressing usually relies on sharp lines and structured silhouettes, Kallmeyer opted for soft, flowing designs (with the occasional tailored suit). Kallmayer’s take on power dressing is for a woman of taste, one who takes herself seriously and isn’t dressing to speak so much through her clothes, but through her character. That, is real power dressing.
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