AETHER Apparel, the Los Angeles-based luxury outerwear and lifestyle brand known for its balance of technical performance and refined design, introduces its Fall/Winter 2026 collection, marking an important new chapter for the brand as it approaches its 15th anniversary.
Launching in multiple drops throughout the season, the Fall/Winter 2026 collection expands AETHER's approach to modern, versatile dressing with an increased focus on the women's collection. The first drop, available August 25th, introduces a new design direction for AETHER Women's under the leadership of Head of Women's Design Terez Havancsak.
For Fall/Winter 2026, Havancsak has developed AETHER Women's as a more complete wardrobe, bringing together outerwear, knitwear, layering pieces, and everyday essentials designed to work together across changing conditions and settings. The collection places particular emphasis on fit, proportion, premium fabrics, and thoughtful layering, balancing fitted and oversized silhouettes while maintaining AETHER's signature focus on functionality and refined design.
“Fall/Winter 2026 is a truly unique collection and one that is especially close to my heart. This is the first time we’ve created a complete women’s wardrobe for AETHER Women’s, introducing a new design direction focused on building versatile outfits through thoughtful layering,” says Terez Havancsak, Head of Women's Design at AETHER. “The collection reflects a modern woman who values freedom, functionality, and personal style.”
“As a brand, we’re thrilled to have Terez lead the women’s side of our design team and take the reins on our current and future collections,” says Palmer West, Co-Founder of AETHER. “Terez’s new women’s collection is a true, cohesive wardrobe that takes AETHER in a fresh direction while staying true to our core philosophy and DNA, with premium, versatile, and travel-ready designs. I’m excited to see her continue to build on this new direction.”
“Our goal at AETHER has always been to bridge technical performance with elevated style,” adds Jonah Smith, Co-Founder of AETHER. “The Fall/Winter 2026 women’s collection is our most complete expression of that vision yet—a wardrobe designed to adapt seamlessly across various climates, conditions and activities.”
The first women's drop introduces a range of new styles designed to build a versatile wardrobe from the outer layer in. The Luna 3-in-1 Field Jacket combines a wool-blend coat shell with a removable down-insulated liner, offering multiple configurations for changing conditions. The Stella Liner Jacket offers a lightweight, water-resistant layer insulated with 800-fill recycled down, while the Dash Ombre Sweater brings a distinctive gradient treatment to an extra-fine merino wool layer designed to move from the mountain to the city. New everyday foundations including the Legacy Long-Sleeve Henley, Blaire Premium Hoodie, Riley Full-Zip Sweater 2.0, Hana Short-Sleeve Tee, Lola Relaxed Tee, and Rowan Cotton Pant round out the first release.
Men's Fall/Winter 2026 continues AETHER's established approach to technical design, introducing new silhouettes that move seamlessly between outdoor pursuits and everyday life. The first drop includes the Milton Chore Jacket, a fully waterproof, technical interpretation of the traditional chore coat; the Reeves Down Poncho, a packable oversized layer insulated with 800-fill recycled down; and the Hybrid Tech Anorak, a multi-fabric style designed for off-grid pursuits and everyday city wear. New knit and apparel styles, including the Daley Waffle Shirt, Daley Waffle Henley, Walden Tech Pant, and Rylan Relaxed-Fit Sweatpant, further expand the collection.
Across both men's and women's, Fall/Winter 2026 reflects AETHER's ongoing commitment to creating clothing that performs across different environments without compromising design. From technical outerwear and insulated layers to refined knitwear and everyday essentials, each piece is designed with versatility, longevity, and movement in mind.
The Fall/Winter 2026 first drop is now available, with additional releases arriving throughout the season online and at AETHER retail locations.
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