Stacey Bendet is a master of creating innovative sets for her Alice + Olivia collection, and spring 2026 was no exception. This season’s theme was “The American Woman.”

“The idea was to focus on the 250th year anniversary of America in 2026, but also the intersection of fashion, pop culture and history, and how those moments define how women dress and how we feel,” said Bendet during a preview.

As guests entered the Hall of Records, they encountered a 20-foot interpretation of the Statue of Liberty wearing a gown printed with butterflies and American roses to symbolize life. One of the sets represented American pop culture with fast food, American sports and art. It featured a printed dress encapsulating the show’s theme, referencing vintage, American West, the flag, the American eagle

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