White lace dresses were layered with oversized raincoats. Romantic lingerie was paired with wide-brimmed hats. Vivid tomato red and yellow upended the romantic silhouettes in an instant. Soft shapes collided with bold oversize proportions. Kamali did not recreate archive looks literally.
Broderie anglaise is a detail borrowed from 19th-century embroidery techniques. The method of punching holes in fine fabric to create patterns has long been a Chloé signature. Archive pieces like the 1972 'Noël' suit and 1950s rainwear reappeared in new contexts. Kamali did not embalm Chloé's past but selected only the elements that drew her in and made them into clothes for now.
The attitude that you can love what you love until you tire of it runs through the entire collection. Instead of erasing the past to create something new, Kamali layered long-held affections again and again. What completed this season was not fresh inspiration but old obsession. What do you love on repeat?
FAQ
What is the keyword for the Chloé SS27 collection?
The keyword for the Chloé SS27 collection is 'Obsession.' Rather than seeking new inspiration, Chemena Kamali revisited Chloé elements she has repeatedly loved: nineteenth-century broderie anglaise, lingerie, the 1972 'Noël' suit, and 1950s rainwear—different eras of Chloé united on one runway.
What is broderie anglaise?
Broderie anglaise is a detail borrowed from nineteenth-century embroidery techniques. It creates patterns by punching holes in thin fabric and has long been one of Chloé's signatures. Chemena Kamali brought this technique back for the SS27 collection, presenting it in a new context.
Which archive pieces did Chloé SS27 use?
Chloé SS27 used archive pieces like the 1972 'Noël' suit and 1950s rainwear. Chemena Kamali didn't reproduce past looks exactly but selected elements she was drawn to and reconstructed them into present-day garments. Lace, lingerie, and nineteenth-century broderie anglaise also appeared.
