Chloé blended Nineties grunge references with the house’s signature bohemian femininity for its autumn/winter 2026 show in Paris, as creative director Chemena Kamali continued to shape her strong yet romantic vision for the French maison.
Kamali’s autumn/winter 2026 collection reflected that heritage while introducing subtle Nineties motifs – a trend that has cropped up throughout collection this season including Gucci and Tom Ford – through checked fabrics, darker tones and heavier silhouettes.
Plaid appeared again in softer pink tones, where a loose, flowing dress drifted across the runway in airy layers.
The relaxed cut and gathered ruffles reinforced the brand’s bohemian DNA, while the check pattern created more of an edge.
Outerwear played a key role throughout the collection, with a firm emphasis on capes and ponchos, highlighting the house’s commitment to ease of movement.
One model appeared wrapped in a long, cape-like beige coat layered over a delicate dress, creating a cocooning silhouette that contrasted with the more flowing garments beneath.
When it came to footwear, over-the-knee leather boots with interior shearling evoked a subtle equestrian influence, a shape and style also seen at Stella McCartney’s show.
These softer hues were balanced with deeper tones including rich reds and royal purple to give the collection a sense of grunge.
By weaving Nineties grunge into the house’s signature softness, Kamali presented a collection that felt both nostalgic and contemporary, which reaffirmed Chloé’s place as one of fashion’s most enduring champions of feminine freedom.
1.
Aimee Lou Wood, 32, channelled the show’s more grungy aesthetic, opting for a black leather coat and matching shoulder bag.
2.
Brooke Shields chose a polished Chloé ensemble, stepping out in a balloon-sleeved khaki coat over a ruched skirt that echoed the house’s relaxed elegance.
3.
Mabel, 30, embraced the house’s bohemian codes in a tan leather bomber jacket, while Neneh Cherry, 61, opted for a relaxed tailored look, wearing a long trench coat and aviator sunglasses.