By Dara Clariza Evangelista
The Chloé girl embodies that softness: free-spirited but grounded, romantic yet self-assured. For Spring 2026, creative director Chemena Kamali captures that spirit with lightness and optimism, reimagining the brand’s legacy of femininity for a new era. “We’re living through such a unique moment in fashion history,” she said during fittings. “There are all these huge changes, but also a possibility to reinvent things… it’s inspiring to see how different creatives are using the DNA of brands and making them their own.”
Drawing from Gaby Aghion’s 1950s and ’60s silhouettes, Kamali “took out all the stiffness and the petticoats,” replacing structure with air and spontaneity. She revived the house’s signature bohemian ease through draped fabrics, vintage prints, and bright, fluid forms. “I was thinking, ‘How can we make it light, and how can we make something that felt a little bit more spontaneous, less rigid?’” she explained. With her signature touch of romance and instinct for movement, Kamali brought Chloé back to what it does best—making femininity feel effortless, modern, and alive.
Here are ten of my favorite looks from the show that made me want to run straight into spring:
1. Sand and Silk: A flowing camel trench draped over a ruched wrap skirt captures effortless ease. The movement is pure poetry, like wind in warm sand.
2. White Whispers: A sculpted white dress with triple cutouts and cascading folds, walking the line between sensual and serene. It’s the kind of piece that makes simplicity look intentional.
3. Clean Lines, Soft Heart: Cream tailoring meets denim-blue trousers, cinched with a buttery sash at the waist, a study in minimalism that still feels tender.
4. Lace Breeze: Off-shoulder lace ruffles tied with a satin bow, light, feminine, and perfect for the kind of afternoon that turns into an evening.
5. Peach Layers: A tiered off-shoulder gown in sunset shades of coral and apricot, fluttering like a daydream at golden hour.
6. Violet Bloom: A lilac dress built entirely from gathered fabric and texture, embodying joy in motion. It’s dramatic but never loud.
7. Roses in Spring: A fitted dress blooming with pink roses, tied at the hip, a nostalgic ode to vintage prints made fresh and flirty.
8. Garden Joy: A watercolor floral top knotted at the waist over white trousers. It feels like brunch in the park, all sunshine and color.
9. Brown Leather Ease: A belted leather shirt dress paired with a fluid olive skirt, a confident contrast of textures that grounds all the whimsy.
Every look reminded me that Chloé isn’t about perfection; it’s about presence. Kamali’s spring collection feels alive, full of laughter, movement, and warmth. It’s a reminder that dressing beautifully doesn’t have to be complicated. Sometimes, the most luxurious thing you can wear is the ease of being yourself.
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