As a designer, it can be challenging to keep up with the relentless need for newness every season—so rather than reinventing the wheel for pre-fall, designer Jasmin Larian Hekmat looked to the things she does best—easy-breezy vacation staples that can also be worn year-round—to help drive her collection forward. “This season, we really doubled down on our brand DNA and what makes Cult Gaia what it is,” she said. “But we also introduced some new things.”

This time around, her getaway-ready mini dresses were hand-crocheted in white, and done in butter-yellow plissés with knotted detailing. Her more formal creations, like a black Grecian gown with cutouts and brass detailing, retained the fun factor that Cult Gaia shoppers recognize. As usual, accessories were also a focal point—especially t

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