Paris Fashion Week - Chloe Fall 13

I have an obsession with Chloe; it’s my own doing, the Aruba arm candy called my name one day as I entered Harvey Nichols. Of course I sold my soul that day and have been an addict ever since.

So I was excited to view Chloe’s Ready to Wear fall collection at Paris Fashion Week, with my cuppa at the ready of course.

With Clare Waight Keller at the helm of the house, Chloe certainly delivered a collection for independent woman; forget pre seasons girly presence, Chloe just manned-up.

 

Models powered down the runway, bare legged, sporting a tough-girl attitude showcasing a “back to school” collection, which takes you tight back to the bike sheds.

Keller’s inspiration for this season’s offerings came from her sixth form antics, think school uniforms with a Chloe twist.

 

I love the palette of this outfit

Lots of bibbed dresses, pleated skirts and V-neck jumpers were on show, with capes and oversized navy blazer coats, with plunging lapels stealing the show.

Royal Blue, navy and black was the palette of choice, with blue leather track pants worn with a grey tweed-print sweatshirt. Oversized duffle coats and military designs to die for were prominent throughout.

I love this

The must-have satchel

 

Satchels were the accessory of choice along with sensible school style shoes, the pointed lace oxford with a medium heel was a favourite. Footwear was worn with a pressed wool sock for a playground feel.

 

 

Chloe had some unusual pieces such as the “harem pants” style cuffed trousers available in cobalt blue, black stripes and slate blue leather. 

A talkative piece was the netted gold evening wear dress, which played homage to the school fence, gold in colour, versatile in presence. It can be worn over any colour, to deliver a statement.

This was a practical fall collection delivered by Waight, giving the young power female a contemporary yet chic look, with wearable pieces for a grown-up winter wardrobe.

Has anyone else been following the shows? What are you favourite pieces from the collection?