Extended Stay, Spring 26 - Summer Away's Jaipur Chapter of Sun-Soaked Ease

As the light lingers a little longer and the promise of heat begins to hum beneath the air, Extended Stay - Chapter One from Summer Away arrives like the first confirmed booking of the season. Not hurried. Not overstated. Simply assured.

This is Spring 26 as a mood - the in-between moment when wardrobes begin to shift, escapes are pencilled into calendars, and the anticipation of warmth becomes tangible.

Jaipur as Muse - Where Architecture Meets Air

For Spring 26, the lens turns inward - to Jaipur.

The collection draws deeply from the city's pink sandstone facades, carved marble jaalis, open courtyards, and those elongated desert shadows that stretch languidly at dusk. The campaign - shot across Jaipur's architectural canvas - translates sun-warmed reds, dusty neutrals, and faded pastels into a palette that feels instinctive rather than imposed.

It is India - reframed through a global summer sensibility. This homecoming follows naturally from the brand's earlier evolution - when Summer Somewhere evolved into Summer Away, signalling a shift toward mindful, intentional travel dressing. And Jaipur, with its irresistible luxury heritage, proves to be the ideal backdrop for this chapter.

Fabrics That Breathe - Silhouettes That Travel

Extended Stay is rooted in tactility and movement.

Lightweight linen. Crisp cotton. Fluid viscose blends. Fabrics that allow skin to breathe and silhouettes to fall naturally, a philosophy that resonates with India's glorious textile diversity, where craft and comfort have always coexisted.

Returning signatures are joined by refined classics:

• Bias-cut slips
• Halter dresses
• Draped skirts
• Easy tanks
• Minimal minis

The effect? Relaxed yet intentional. Skin-baring yet composed. Effortless - but never careless.

These are pieces designed for long lunches, spontaneous evenings, city wanderings, and resort check-ins. A wardrobe built for motion. Those who followed Summer Away's tropical Spring 2025 collection will recognise the brand's commitment to effortless versatility — now deepened with an Indian narrative.

A Palette Made for Heat

Butter yellow. Washed sky blue. Poppy red. Soft neutrals. Eternal black.

Large florals bloom boldly against timeless stripes and playful polka dots - striking the delicate balance between statement and restraint. The result feels optimistic without becoming predictable.

Texture as Ornament - A Subtle Nod to Jaipur's Detail

Where Jaipur celebrates intricacy, Extended Stay mirrors it - quietly.

Shell details - delicate and oversized - catch light in motion. Crochet flowers soften silhouettes. Fringe tassels sway. Subtle beading glints under late-afternoon sun.

These finishes reference ornate architecture without feeling nostalgic. They remain contemporary - controlled, wearable, and grounded. It is the same balance between heritage and modernity that defines the best of Indian fashion today, whether in the Kashmiri-inspired spring-summer pieces by Archana Jaju or in the handcrafted detail of Hastkala's nature-inspired masterpieces.

Bringing the Global Summer Home

After seasons of shooting abroad, Spring 26 feels deliberate in its return.

Jaipur offers a compelling juxtaposition - heritage against minimalism, craft against ease, structure against softness. The result is a global summer wardrobe anchored within an Indian narrative.

For a luxury-conscious audience increasingly seeking authenticity over spectacle, this positioning is astute. It mirrors a broader shift within Indian luxury fashion — one where Indian fashion brands are capturing the global imagination by leading with identity rather than imitation. From Archana Jaju's sustainable ready-to-wear journey to Anavila's rainbow-inspired Dhanak collection, the language of Indian design is unmistakably global.

Designed for More Than One Moment

Extended Stay is built around versatility.

These are not occasion-only pieces. They transition - city to resort, day to evening, travel to celebration. They are designed to be worn repeatedly, styled differently, and lived in.

The collection unfolds in three chapters:

• Chapter 1 - February 20
• Chapter 2 - March 25
• Chapter 3 - April 20

Each drop expands the narrative - much like a journey that lingers longer than planned. For those building a considered summer wardrobe, our ultimate guide to Indian luxury fashion offers a broader lens on the designers and labels shaping the space. And for earlier inspiration from Summer Away's archive, explore the brand's original resort wear collection that first defined its sun-soaked DNA.

The Mood of Spring 26

Extended Stay does not shout for attention. It suggests it.

It understands that modern luxury lies in ease - in garments that breathe, move, and return to your suitcase season after season.

Explore the collection at: Summeraway.in