For Fall/Winter 2025, SIMKHAI takes us on a journey that starts with a serendipitous flea market find and transforms into a full-blown exploration of history, memory and reinvention. Imagine strolling through the iconic Rose Bowl Flea Market in Los Angeles, sifting through relics of the past, and stumbling upon a 1920s brooch—a tiny piece of history that has passed through countless hands, carrying whispers of love, loss and reinvention. That single discovery set the tone for a collection rooted in nostalgia but firmly reimagined for the present.
SIMKHAI’s latest lineup isn’t just about clothes; it’s about storytelling. The collection threads together elements of timeworn elegance with modern craftsmanship, creating a wardrobe that feels both sentimental and forward-thinking. That antique brooch finds new life in delicate fleur embellishments on knits and dramatic, jewel-encrusted evening gowns. A 1970s leather bomber jacket, another flea market score, resurfaces in new iterations—rugged yet refined, designed for both men and women and dripping with quiet luxury.
Corsetry, tailoring and embellishments showcase SIMKHAI’s dedication to construction, with inside-out details and exposed seams that turn the art of making into a design statement itself. Laser-cutting techniques create three-dimensional floral appliqués, while embroidery collides with crinkled fabrics and sharp pinstripes to add unexpected texture. The collection leans into vintage nostalgia, but never in a way that feels costume-like. It’s a reworking, a reimagining, a remix.
Textures take center stage this season, with frayed, distressed and unraveling details that feel effortless and intentional. Cat-scratch tatters, loosely deconstructed cable knits and techno floral jacquards add dimension to an autumnal palette of cyan, azure, cypress and camel. Even the accessories tell a story: new bag shapes in deep chocolate, cranberry and alligator green feature SIMKHAI’s new signature hardware knot detail, cementing their status as future heirlooms.
The menswear lineup echoes the themes of the women’s collection, with well-worn leather jackets, easy-yet-structured knitwear and footwear that blends vintage charm with a modern edge. The Spring mule returns in fresh finishes, while boots—distressed and adorned with buckles—add a sense of lived-in luxury.
This season, SIMKHAI isn’t just making clothes. It’s creating pieces that hold history, reflect the present and are destined to be passed down—each stitch, each fray, each jewel carrying a story from one generation to the next.
