Chemena Kamali steered Chloé toward a softer interpretation of power dressing for Resort 2027, grounding the collection in the house's tailoring heritage while introducing unexpected sensuality. The approach marked a deliberate pivot from aggressive suiting conventions.
Kamali layered tailored jackets with lingerie-inspired silhouettes, creating tension between structure and delicacy. Oversized blazers dropped into slip dresses and silk camisoles. Trousers paired with corset-cut pieces that channeled both boardroom polish and intimate allure. The strategy acknowledged contemporary dressing that rejects binary choices between professional and feminine.
Ballet references wove through the lineup. Wrap cardigans moved like leg warmers. Soft, gathered fabrics mimicked the fluidity of dance costumes. Kamali borrowed from classical aesthetics without literalism, translating Chloé's legendary ease into something that felt theatrical yet wearable.
Tailoring dominated but never felt stiff. Seaming played a decorative role rather than a purely structural one. Soft wools and silks replaced stiffer suiting fabrics. Shoulders remained unfixed, allowing jackets to move with the body. The collection rejected the power suit's old rigidity in favor of comfort layered with authority.
Color choices reinforced the gentler vision. Pale neutrals, soft greys, and muted tones dominated, punctuated by moments of deeper taupes and blacks. The palette reflected Resort's typical escape aesthetic while maintaining sophistication.
Kamali's collection signaled Chloé's broader evolution under her leadership. Rather than abandoning the house codes that built its reputation, she repositioned them for a client who dresses for complexity. The softened suit works for the boardroom and beyond. It functions for women who want polish without performance