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Chloé Embraces 1950s Florals and Couture-Informed Draping at Spring 2026 Paris Show

Chemena Kamali advances her archival reset by translating couture techniques into unlined cotton.

Overview

  • On October 5 at Paris Fashion Week, Kamali delivered a focused lineup centered on bright floral prints and draped cotton.
  • She described the concept as how a Chloé woman would wear couture today, specifically in cotton and without lining.
  • Reviewers traced the collection’s references to Karl Lagerfeld’s late‑1970s and 1980s tenure and to founder Gaby Aghion’s rejection of couture stiffness.
  • Designs featured ruched and pleated shapes, baby‑doll dresses, swimsuit‑style tops, dropped hems, padded shoulders, wide belts, and statement outerwear.
  • Critics praised the romantic clarity and risk-taking, while cautioning that added structure and weight at times dimmed Chloé’s signature lightness.