Jenni Kayne’s Pre-Fall 2026 Collection Is a Lesson in Effortless Resort Style
3 min readAhead of the official start of fall, Jenni Kayne, the California label synonymous with cool, effortless dressing, natural textures, and a chic neutral palette, is giving us plenty of reasons to refresh our wardrobes. Its latest collection is packed with versatile, elevated staples in breezy fabrics, thoughtful details, and stylish accessories designed to take you from the office to the weekend—and even your next getaway.
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Ahead, I’ve rounded up the best pieces to shop now, along with a behind-the-scenes look at the campaign, its tranquil beachfront setting, and plenty of packing inspiration for your next resort escape.
The Pre-Fall 2026 Campaign
The new drop offers an array of chic, easy-to-style pieces in breezy, resort-ready fabrics, rendered in a palette of soft, calming hues that feels perfectly at home against the campaign’s serene coastal backdrop. The lineup spans elegant skirts and dresses, cozy knits, matching sets, and elevated accessories to pull it all together.
Rosewood Mandarina, which partnered with Jenni Kayne on the campaign and served as its picturesque setting, was selected with careful intention. “Set against Mexico’s Pacific coast, we chose to shoot this collection in a place that amplified the feeling of a slow, restful summer.” The collection feels perfectly in step with the sophisticated ease of the hotel, as beautifully captured in the campaign imagery.
Jenni Kayne herself emphasizes the natural fit, stating, “I love the simplicity and ease of summer, and really being able to unwind. Partnering with Rosewood Mandarina for this campaign felt like the perfect fit to help tell this story of effortless beauty and slowness.”
In the design process, Kayne and her team turned to linen, cotton poplin, and lightweight cashmere that “feel good on your body, while creating the perfect amount of effortless structure and drape.” The collection does exactly that, offering a considered summer wardrobe that feels relaxed, refined, and incredibly easy to style.
Behind the Scenes: Rosewood Mandarina
Riviera Nayarit, Mexico
I had the pleasure of checking out the resort where the campaign was shot, and I quickly understood why the brand chose Rosewood Mandarina as its backdrop. The collection is filled with relaxed silhouettes, easy layers, and resort-ready staples made to mix and match without a second thought. What better place to bring such effortless ease of dressing to life than a dreamy beachfront escape?
I was mesmerized from the moment I arrived, winding down the property’s long entrance road framed by native palms, vibrant flowers, and lush tropical flora. Opened in May 2025, the hotel, set along Mexico’s Pacific coast in Riviera Nayarit, feels like a secret luxury hideaway tucked between the jungle and the sea. Throughout the property, clean, modern architecture blends seamlessly into the surrounding landscape, incorporating natural materials and furnishings crafted by local artisans.
Immediately, I started planning my outfits for the days ahead: lightweight linen sets and flowing maxi dresses for breakfast overlooking the ocean, a chic swimsuit and cover-up for afternoons by the pristine beach, and lightweight cashmere knits to throw on for sunset dinners.
There are plenty of opportunities to dress up, too, with four distinct restaurants across the resort. An airy maxi dress, comfortable sandals, and a statement accessory make for the perfect drinks-to-dinner look, while more casual separates are ideal for leisurely mornings over chilaquiles and huevos rancheros at the resort’s all-day Mexican spot, La Cocina Mandarina, overlooking the pristine beach.
One of my favorite parts of the property, though, was how you can often spot surrounding native wildlife. Each morning, I’d take my coffee onto my suite’s terrace to birdwatch for kiskadees and catch cheeky coatis squabbling in the brush in the distance. Safe to say, the trip ended up being the ultimate lesson in effortless resort dressing.
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