British designer, Hannah MacGibbon’s second spring summer collection for Chloé was a muted affair: designed in an elegant palette of khaki, beige, taupe, camel and cream – with a little mono-chrome and a dash of denim, here and there, to break things up.
Classic tailoring was given an androgynous feel with easy, relaxed oversize jackets and slouchy high-waisted trousers. Models were barefaced and natural with a refreshingly feminine yet tom-boyish look. Even high-heels were replaced with wholesome leather sandals.
Despite the boyish overtones of the tailoring, Chloé’s girly playful side was also in evidence – long billowing skirts under tailored jackets and floaty dresses in pleated, almost sheer, chiffon.
Bags in conker-brown crocodile hung casually over the shoulder or slung across the chest served as a reminder of Chloé's excellence in leather goods.
Perhaps forecasting the next European summer, a year in advance, ponchos and capes were also presented alongside quilted jackets and leg warmers.
Spring summer 2010 at Chloé will be a chic but practical affair.
(c) Photo by Bukajlo Frederic/SIPA
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