Pop-Up + Spring 2026 Preview at Gaia | October 23–30
At Gaia, we believe in slowing down enough to see — to touch the fabric, notice the color shifts, and feel how a piece moves before it becomes your own. This week, we invite you to experience that rare kind of fashion moment during our Cynthia Ashby Pop-Up and Spring 2026 Preview, happening October 23–30.
We’re honored to host the full line of Cynthia’s Spring 2026 collection — all her design samples, here in the shop for you to explore. You’re welcome to browse, try them on, feel the textures, and imagine how the season ahead might look and feel.
A Playful Innovator, A True Original
Cynthia Ashby has always followed her own thread. A California native turned Chicago creative, she began designing at just eleven — drafting patterns, experimenting, and teaching herself the art of clothing construction. That spirit of curiosity and exploration remains at the heart of her work today.
Trained at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Cynthia blends her background in fine art with a maker’s intuition. Her process is as organic as it is disciplined: she plays with fabric, structure, and dye until each piece finds its perfect expression. The result? Clothing that feels alive — textural, tactile, and effortlessly modern.
The Look: Effortless, Edgy, and Endlessly Wearable
This upcoming Spring 2026 collection feels unmistakably Cynthia — where modern meets timeless, and natural fibers meet sculptural form. Think: hand-dyed linen and cotton in layered neutrals, soft washes of moss and plum, and unexpected pops of color that surprise in the best way.
Each piece carries her signature balance: relaxed, yet refined; grounded, yet artful. The silhouettes are fluid and confident — wide-legged pants, cropped pullovers, layered tunics, and easy jumpsuits that drape just right. It’s clothing designed to move with you, to live in, to collect over time.
Ashby’s work isn’t about perfection — it’s about personality. Every dye variation, every stitch, every shape tells a story of the hand that made it.
The Woman Who Wears Cynthia Ashby
Cynthia designs for women who know themselves — women who value ease, authenticity, and expression. Her customers are confident, fashion-forward, and maybe a touch audacious. They don’t chase trends; they define their own style.
Her pieces speak to collectors and creatives alike — those who delight in discovery and know that true style comes from how something feels, not just how it looks. Each garment invites you to explore your individuality, with room to move and room to breathe.
A Week of Inspiration at Gaia
For one week, Gaia becomes Cynthia’s studio in spirit — a place to wander, wonder, and explore her world of texture and tone. You’ll be able to see and try on the entire Spring 2026 collection, from soft neutrals to luminous brights, and get a firsthand feel for the fabrics and fit that make Cynthia Ashby so beloved.
Whether you’re thinking ahead to next spring or simply curious to experience her artistry, this is your chance to connect with the collection before it arrives in stores.
Stay a while. There’s so much to see, feel, and imagine.
About Cynthia Ashby
Playful Innovator. Bold Artisan. Curious. Tenacious. Creative.
Those few words describe her perfectly. From her early experiments as a self-taught designer to becoming a mainstay in over 200 boutiques across the U.S., Canada, and Australia, Cynthia has built a legacy rooted in individuality.
Her garments are crafted primarily in linen and cotton — sometimes with a touch of synthetics — chosen for their ability to hold texture, drape, and depth. Each piece is dyed by hand, creating surfaces with an almost painterly richness.
Her philosophy is simple: be comfortable, be expressive, be yourself.
Join Us
Cynthia Ashby Pop-Up + Spring 2026 Preview
October 23–30 | Gaia
Come explore the textures, colors, and shapes of next season’s collection — an open, inspiring week to discover, connect, and imagine.
No rush. No rules. Just the beauty of clothing made with heart, soul, and a touch of adventure.
