“We didn’t come to New York for comfort, we came here for danger…” said Khaite designer Catherine Holstein, discussing her fall film directed by Sean Baker, an ode to New York City in all its gritty glory, with a cast of kick-ass female night crawlers who go total Scorsese.

Catherine Holstein offered a compelling alternative to escapist fashion.

Catherine Holstein expanded beyond her signatures—wardrobe-builders and outerwear—also showing clothes that are sexy—on her terms, that is.

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Holstein folded in a new brand of sexy into her repertoire via sheer dresses, straight necklines, clingy silhouettes and tons of minidresses.

The collection was deeply emotional and personal, tied to Catherine Holstein’s visit of her grandparents’ home.

Catherine Holstein evolved on fall’s city-oriented traveler’s tale for resort, but with more sculptural silhouettes geared towards night.

Catherine Holstein’s strong fall collection celebrated women in America through the lens of various historical moments.

The designer stuck to elevated staples while playing with seductive, skin-baring elements.