Jane Wade Reaches New Heights For Spring/Summer '27

If you’ve ever wondered how to make camping look elevated, look no further than Jane Wade’s Spring/Summer ‘27 collection. Titled Riverbed, this New York Fashion Week runway took us out of the city and into rugged nature—with an inventive twist. 

 

Continuing the storyline from last season of hiking up a mountain’s summit, SS27 is all about the descent. Blending grounded silhouettes with color palettes reminiscent of both mud, stone, grass, and blues of both the water and traditional office-button-up blue.

Some looks incorporate influences of a day with friends at the waterside, including subdued gingham prints on dresses, tops, and even an oversized sun hat. Most, however, take inspiration directly from nature itself; jewelry made out of rocks, snakeskin structural dresses, technical fabrics that cling to the skin, and even a bindle bag accessory on one model. These details build up the freedom of the natural environment; from rough terrains and trickling delicate water droplets through layered ensembles, eroding away expectations of how clothing is made.

Most silhouettes drag the eye downward with front zippers, drawstring attachments, pleated cargo pockets, and asymmetrical snap button closures down and around the waist. The girls are ready to hike their next trail, dive in, or simply touch grass (with some models literally having dirtied, bare feet on the Pier 64 catwalk).

Stand-out looks included a monochromatic blue peplum top and short set, paired with dusty pale green stockings, keen water shoes, and a matching compact bag around the calf. The face card wouldn’t be riverbed-approved without matching blue and grey goggles and a muted blue head cap.

More than just LARP-ing hiking attire, Creative Directors Jane Wade and Joe Van O worked alongside Keen, Keote, Hydrojug, and Google’s product and innovation teams to expand from just clothing to water bottles, water shoes, bags, and accessories that solidify the utilitarianism and eco-friendly ethos of the brands.

Some looks err to the air of office siren taking a wrong turn toward the forest. Blue collared button ups are reimagined into strapless blouses and ruffled, handkerchief hem-inspired skirts. Looking back to the brand’s roots of more professional dress codes, the looks are reimagined by its natural habitat and the wearer.

As the Jane Wade brand evolves, so does its ecosystem of cool-girl clothing for any occasion. Blending workwear, both blue collar and white collar, with a subversive design language fit for the modern street style, I won’t be surprised to see a few tent umbrellas or multifunctional cargo dress shirts down the street next season.