Cult Gaia’s resort 2027 collection began with an unexpected muse: the moth. According to a report from Vogue-style runway coverage of the collection titled “Cult Gaia Resort 2027,” designer Jasmin Larian Hekmat was not looking to copy the insect’s wings or biology. She was drawn instead to what the creature stands for, and to how that idea could shape her getaway-ready clothes.

Following the Light

“Unlike butterflies, a moth moves by moonlight and light,” Hekmat said. “And for me, the Cult Gaia woman is someone who has the strength and resilience to follow whatever illuminates her.” The brand’s collections tend to feel upbeat and joyful, so a theme of illumination fit naturally.

Dresses and Separates

For resort, Hekmat doubled down on the dresses the label is known for, while also expanding its more casual, everyday separates. Plissé featured heavily. One style was polka-dotted with a cutout at the waist, and another came in deep emerald with a plunging neckline and a high slit. Customers looking for more coverage were offered lace and crochet gowns, in bold red or minimal white.

Everyday staples received the same sense of wanderlust. The Micah top has wavy seams built into the front, giving a basic tank a slightly groovier feel. The Tavia sweater has cocoon-like sleeves, a direct reference to the moth inspiration. “You’ll see a lot of pleating techniques that mimic that—I just think nature is so magical,” Hekmat said.

A Growing Menswear Offering

Hekmat has recently been focused on building up the brand’s menswear, and the resort collection gave the Cult Gaia man plenty of options. A billowy, pajama-style top and trouser set came in sunshine-colored stripes, while a textural black double-breasted suit served as a dressier evening choice.

The source suggests the men’s line fills a gap in the market for stylish, easy vacation wear, and that it would be wise for Hekmat to keep developing it.

Source: vogue.com

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