For its SS26 collection Tessa Koops lets itself take itself in the world of White Lotus, the HBO series that is known for its sultry holiday destinations and luxury. No everyday source of inspiration, but that makes it so appropriate. “That ultimate holiday feeling is essential for me in a summer collection,” says Tessa. “Me and my customer love traveling, sun and city trips.” “This collection takes you on your own, as if you have already landed at a tropical destination.” Where the world often feels heavy and gloomy, Tessa consciously opts for a contrast and reaction with SS26: a collection that brings air. Clothing that invites you to celebrate, feel, travel and enjoy.
Southern European Inspiration and Mexican PowerPrints
SS26 is a visual journey through the Mediterranean and further destinations: from the blue shades of the Greek islands to the earthy sand colors of Marrakech. Vanilla, fresco-like designs and ceramic prints are conducting the collection to Italy, while graphic shapes echo from Mexico. Prints are, as always at Tessa, powerful and expressive and full. The common thread is in the inspiration from art, craftsmanship and that bustling holiday feeling.
Female silhouettes with a free spirit
Everything continues to flow in the silhouettes. “We don’t like minimalist.” It may flutter, it can be generous. “We celebrate life,” says Tessa. The silhouettes are fluent and expressive: long dresses that move in the wind, skirts with volume, tops with special details such as embroidery on the shoulder.
New in SS26 is a knitted skirt with matching top, comfortable, but also elegant and easy to carry. Viscose crepe ensures a light feeling, ideal for warmer days, whether in southern Europe or in an ever-warmer Netherlands. Because uni items and beautiful knits have been added to the collection, the picture becomes more complete and can select both buyer and carrier items that can be combined well. The UNI colors also fits perfectly with the prints, both in tops and in bottoms. The colors also reinforce the summer feeling: bougainville-couple, a strong Italian yellow and terracotta-red referring to Marrakesh give the collection a Mediterranean character.
The Tessa Koops woman is not only someone with taste, but also with a vision. She likes fashion, but on her conditions and consciously opts for quality, for sustainability, for pieces that say something. Not to stand out, but to show themselves as she is: pronounced, lively, cared for, and always with an eye for detail.
A solid wholesale offer with an emotional added value
SS26 is also a collection for retail partners. Multiple styles offer a margin of 3.0, including plain basics, Knitwear and the popular Silk-Viscose prints. That makes the collection not only attractive in terms of appearance, but also strong in the field of returns. “We want to give our partners the confidence to renew their range, without feeling a risk,” explains Tessa.
A brand on the move
Although the SS26 collection makes a powerful statement in itself, the Tessa Koops brand keeps moving. The designer wants to remain faithful to her recognizable handwriting, in which expressive prints, female lines and artistic flair play the leading role, but at the same time she likes to be surprised by her own creativity. It is precisely that unexpected element, a silhouette that is just a little more exciting, an accessory that strengthens the overall picture, makes the collection again surprised but also feels familiar every season.
In addition to the clothing line, Tessa invests in expanding its accessory range, including unique bags, shawls, belts and statement earrings. This not only makes the look & feel of the brand stronger, but also the story that retailers can tell on the shop floor. The course is also being tightened up on an international level: with growth ambitions in Spain, Germany and Greece, and a growing interest from the American market, the brand is actively looking forward. SS26 is therefore not only an ode to the summer, but also the next step in a brand story that continues to develop.
