One of the greatest joys of designing for FLAX is listening — really listening — to what you, our FLAX community, reach for again and again. As a team, we pay close attention to the pieces you wear, re-wear, and continue to ask for season after season. Those are the pieces that quietly prove themselves — simple, dependable, and easy to live in.
When we began planning this season’s Core Companions, we didn’t feel the need to start from scratch. Instead, we returned to silhouettes that have earned your trust over time — including a few beloved styles from nearly twenty years ago that we’ve long hoped to bring back. These are shapes that feel familiar on the body, approachable in spirit, and timeless in their appeal.
Our vision for Core Companions 2026 was to once again offer our trusted medium-weight linen in styles that feel just a bit more refined than everyday Core — pieces that strike that balance between relaxed comfort and thoughtful polish. This season’s group feels especially meaningful to us, like a gathering of familiar faces, carefully updated for today while staying true to what made them work in the first place.
A Classic Palette: Black, White & Natural
As a design team, we kept the palette intentionally simple. Black, White, and Natural are timeless for a reason — they’re versatile, grounding, and allow the fabric and silhouettes to speak for themselves. These are colors that make getting dressed easier, because they work together effortlessly and wear beautifully across seasons.
Black
We love black in our medium-weight linen. It feels grounding and sophisticated without heaviness. Easy to dress up, dependable for everyday wear, and always polished. It’s one of those colors you can trust without overthinking.
White
Our medium-weight white has long been a customer favorite. It’s crisp, beautifully opaque, and offers coverage without sacrificing softness. It highlights the texture of the linen and serves as a clean, mindful base for layering across collections.
Natural
Warm, earthy, and quietly refined, Natural celebrates the organic character that makes FLAX linen so special. It brings an ease to every silhouette — relaxed, honest, and enduring.
Together, these three shades create a palette that’s simple, wearable, and timeless — essential neutrals, interpreted the FLAX way.
The Signature Styles
The Selected Version
This is one of those pieces our team kept coming back to as we refined the group. Chosen for its versatility and ease, the Selected Version is exactly what a SMART wardrobe needs — graceful without being fussy, shaped but never fitted, and flattering across our complete size range. The neckline has a calm simplicity that layers beautifully or stands confidently on its own, while the medium-weight linen offers a soft, fluid drape you’ll reach for again and again.
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The Jolly Jacket
The Jolly Jacket brings energy and movement to the collection while still feeling grounded and wearable. Its playful peplum flare adds personality without sacrificing ease. We love how it works both as a statement piece and as part of a coordinated look — expressive, relaxed, and unmistakably FLAX.
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The Vented Cuff Pant
Clean, modern, and thoughtfully detailed, the Vented Cuff Pant adds a refined line to Core Companions. The front vent offers comfort at the ankle and a subtle sense of elongation. Paired with the Jolly Jacket, it creates a confident, suit-like look — polished without feeling rigid, comfortable without looking casual.
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The Cargo Crop
This style is a fresh reimagining of a longtime favorite. The updated length leans into relaxed simplicity while maintaining the clean lines Core Companions is known for. It’s approachable, easy to style, and designed for everyday life — the kind of piece that quietly earns its place in your regular rotation.
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The Jolie Dress
The Jolie Dress is a brand-new silhouette, and one we were especially excited to introduce. With its gathered waist, 3/4 sleeves, and pockets, it balances function and timeless design beautifully. Even though it’s new, it feels instantly familiar — simple, comfortable, and designed to last. We expect it to become one of those pieces you trust without hesitation.
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