Tuesday, March 5, 2013

PFW: Chloé


By: Tamara Arnew

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Clare Waight Keller’s Fall 2013 collection for Chloé was very pinafores, pleats and pencil skirts. The line had a little woman sort of propriety and uprightness while maintaining directional and minimal prêt-à-porter basics. Demure woolen apron dresses and tweedy A-line skirts gave the look a schoolgirl to schoolteacher transitioning point but were well matched with tulle blouses with contrasting collars, leather strappyness, nautical anoraks, buckles and harnesses. 

Sea foam green, strong striping and sheered polka dots gave the uniform navy, polished crisp white, cobalt and clay palate a light-footed aspect. Elongated sleeves, glacial blue pleated harem trousers, architecturally knit turtlenecks and the depth of textured materials was a subtle interpretation of the trending voluminous top half in a way that had distinct wear-ability. Heeled oxfords, simple sheath dresses with open worked metal overlays, and long layered tulle ballerina skirts made for elemental evening wear choices. There was a neatness and austerity from Chloé that still seemed wishful and plain sailing, and perhaps the best part was there were pieces and pieces to choose from to fawn over. 

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