Snow Xue Gao Unveils Fall 2026 Collection

Designer's latest line features modern takes on 80s and 90s power suiting

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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Fashion designer Snow Xue Gao debuted her Fall 2026 ready-to-wear collection, drawing inspiration from 1980s and 1990s power suiting but with a contemporary twist. The collection features outerwear and tailoring, including cloud-soft fuzzy coats, sharp blazers with an hourglass silhouette, and elegant draped wool pieces. To celebrate the launch, Gao is hosting an event at her Bowery store where customers can try on looks and have their photos taken.

Why it matters

Gao's collections have been a hit with celebrities like Rihanna, and her focus on outerwear and tailoring has resonated with her customers who are looking for practical yet stylish pieces. The designer's ability to modernize classic suiting styles speaks to a broader trend of consumers seeking timeless fashion that can be dressed up or down.

The details

For Fall 2026, Gao's collection includes warm weather outerwear like fuzzy coats with satin lining, as well as sharp blazers with an almost hourglass silhouette reminiscent of styles worn by 90s supermodels. The designer also wanted to make elegant draping feel more intuitive and easy, leading to pieces like gray and cream wool coats with built-in blanket scarves and trousers featuring asymmetric overlays. To celebrate the launch, Gao is hosting an event at her Bowery store where customers can try on looks and have their photos taken, receiving one of Gao's popular knitted accessory hybrids as a thank you.

  • Gao's Fall 2026 ready-to-wear collection debuted on February 13, 2026.

The players

Snow Xue Gao

A fashion designer based in New York City, known for her collections featuring modern takes on classic suiting and outerwear styles.

Rihanna

A popular singer and style icon who wore a navy pinstripe jacket from Gao's Parsons graduate collection, which is now proudly displayed in Gao's shop.

Jenna Ortega

An actress who is already a notable fan of Gao's designs, particularly the cloud-soft fuzzy coats from the Fall 2026 collection.

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What they’re saying

“People always say my tailoring makes them look more reliable when they're at work.”

— Snow Xue Gao, Designer

What’s next

To celebrate the collection's unveiling, Snow Xue Gao is opening the doors to her Bowery store and inviting friends of the brand and local customers to come by, try on pieces, and have their own lookbook-style image snapped by a photographer.

The takeaway

Snow Xue Gao's Fall 2026 ready-to-wear collection demonstrates her ability to modernize classic suiting and outerwear styles, appealing to consumers seeking timeless fashion that can be dressed up or down. Her focus on practical yet stylish pieces has resonated with both celebrities and her local customer base.