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Echoing a common refrain heard at the fall 2026 shows, Sisi Li said, \u201cthe whole idea, everything I do, is about the layering. It\u2019s not about a season; it\u2019s about something that you need in your closet.\u201d At Nells Nelson, this fashion industry veteran has made a specialty of subtle tailoring whose appeal is as connected to fabric feel as it is to silhouette. Once a customer grows accustomed to the supple cashmere of her suits, it\u2019s hard to wear anything else, which is why she\u2019s putting a lot of her efforts into custom work.<\/p>\n
This collection will please her acolytes and those unfamiliar with her work. She\u2019s livened up her palette with deep bordeaux, caramel, and a teal-ish navy, and she\u2019s experimented with fresh cuts, like the full trousers cropped above the ankles. A double-breasted jacket will be sold with matching scarves, which lend a rakish attitude to an otherwise hardworking look. Another three-button single-breasted style was fashioned with stand-up lapels, making it a nice option for after dark, even when paired with non-jean jeans made from a wool whose warp and weft threads are different colors. The most interesting development was a cape with a quilting detail around the collar that, in a pinch, can function as a hood.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n