Reem Acra’s spring 2026 appointments took place in an unusual manner; rather than her usual neat and tidy showroom, she turned her racks into trunks so that showroom attendees could envision what it would be like to unwrap a gown of their own, just like how a princess would. “What I’m hearing from clients right now is that they want their whole wardrobes to be prepared for them,” explained Acra. “So I thought what a good idea it would be to just have our racks look like beautiful gift boxes filled with jeweled dresses ready to go for their events.”
Caftans are one of the brand’s best-selling pieces, and this season, they’ll come in even more colors and styles—including a version with a double lined layer underneath for an extra formal touch. The designer emphasizes that caftans offer ample opportunities to show off personal style: she prefers to wear hers casually with a pair of slippers, but you can also pile on the bling and take it to the next level.
Acra is also exploring the needs of her younger clientele; she zeroed-in on a drop waist because “everyone works out and wants to show off their body,” along with more practical ankle-skimming dresses and skirts. She anticipates that popular pieces with this collection will be some of the skirts—they’ll come ankle grazing and with a touch of embroidery at the waist. While Acra pairs them with a more formal jacquard top, you can also wear it more casually with a button-up or t-shirt.
