ISLA DROPS ITS SECOND WINTER 26 COLLECTION AND SOLIDIFIES THE GAIA CONCEPT

A collection that transforms raw materials and timelessness into an expression of understated, contemporary luxury.

ISLA presents the second installment of its Winter 26 collection, marking the official launch of GAIA, the concept that guides the entire season. More than just a standalone collection, GAIA establishes a narrative of continuity, connecting products, aesthetic language, and brand identity into a cohesive vision of contemporary luxury.

While the first release hinted at the concept through a reinterpretation of the brand’s classics with new leathers and a fresh color palette, GAIA now reveals itself in full. The collection expands the range with new silhouettes, innovative designs, and previously unexplored materials, reinforcing the evolution envisioned for the season.

The concept is rooted in a respect for raw materials, timeless design, and purpose-driven choices. The approach embodies a more understated form of luxury—one less associated with excess and more connected to longevity, quality, and enduring relevance. The inspiration draws from what endures: the relationship between nature and design, form and function, tradition and modernity.

Highlights of this new collection include the Maxi Tote Dahlia, Flap Dahlia, and Tote Dayse models, as well as updated versions of bestsellers such as the Hobo Dayse and Hobo Anne Pockets, now crafted from new leathers developed for the season.

Clutches—the category that gave rise to ISLA—make a comeback with a fresh take within the GAIA universe. The traditional satin versions feature a unique design with resin beads that evoke natural stones, some with finishes that echo pearls and organic elements, enhancing the pieces’ versatility and visual impact.

Leather reaffirms its central role in the collection, with a focus on suede and new finishes such as Caiman leather, Estonado, and Croco Suede, which combine texture, subtle sheen, and visual depth. The color palette features earthy and natural tones—Honey, Brown Sugar, Espresso, and Brownie—balanced by Chantilly, which serves as a highlight of the season.

In terms of design details, fluid, organic shapes create soft, body-hugging silhouettes—the so-called “soft effect”—that combine comfort and elegance. Utility pockets and patch shoulder pads give the pieces a modern twist, reinforcing the brand’s contemporary aesthetic.

The GAIA collection is available at all ISLA physical stores and online (islaoficial.com.br) and at major multi-brand retailers across the country