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Chloé's Most Iconic It-Bag From The Early Aughts Is Back

March 8, 2025 2 min read

It’s been a whirlwind of a year for Chemena Kamali since her first collection for Chloé debuted to much fanfare last March during Paris Fashion Week Fall 2024. It turns out that Kamali didn’t need to reinvent the wheel; instead, it was a return to Chloé’s heritage and iconic bohemian roots that resonated.

This season, Kamali furthers her exploration of Chloé’s distinct brand DNA while also looking to the future, exploring and redefining the woman’s wardrobe.

Inspired by the romanticization that we give to the past and the memories that define who we are, this season, Kamali focuses on melding the memories of a bygone era with the present day. Reinterpreting the effortless spirit of the Chloé woman through a modern lens, she also explored the intersection of that realness with the innate opulence of Chloé’s history.

Kamali’s vision further evolved this season, and while the feel overall is the same, the ready-to-wear dives deeper into a woman’s wardrobe and its variations throughout different decades.

As expected, Kamali’s signature nods to 1970s Chloé, like lace, ruffles, and silk, were present throughout. While the romanticism and movement we’ve come to expect from Kamali’s Chloé are still at play with this collection, there are hints of newness, too.

Soft, boho looks gave way to hints of rock and roll edge, like black mini skirts with oversized gold belts, statement leathers, and the unmistakable fur tails seen hanging from clothing and bags alike.

The Chloé Paddington Returns

When it came to the bags, Kamali continued in the same vein, melding Chloé’s past with its present, bringing back one of the most iconic It-bags from the early aughts. The Chloé Paddington made a grand return to the runway, complete with its staple oversized lock, including a mini version.

Other shapes included cylindrical leather barrel bags accented with gold sides and heart-shaped drawstring pouches on a chain, all complete with gold chains, charms, and trinkets. Larger carryalls were shown worn with the barrel bag attached, oozing effortless ease, once again speaking to the spirit of the Chloé woman.