Chemena Kamali continues to explore what it means to be a #ChloéGirl, but if you thought that meant one thing, think again. The Spring 2026 collection is about pushing boundaries, and it begins with a trip further into the archives, to the 50s and 60s, and a revisiting of the first Chloé collections.
Revisiting the Legacy of Gaby Aghion
Central to it all is Gaby Aghion, who herself stepped out of the box in those eras, creating something entirely new that was not quite couture and not quite ready-to-wear. Chloé’s collections in the late 50s and early 60s were airy and light, crafted without the traditional structure of couture but still focusing on craft.
This season, Kamali returns to this design method, draping to form to create movement and volume. Pieces are meticulously detailed—dresses and skirts are made by pleating, knotting, and wrapping fabric.
Elsewhere, swimwear-inspired garments and a fresh array of florals add an unexpected touch to the collection, which is also full of modernized takes on brand staples like light cotton outerwear. As for the bags, they, too, are inspired by summers by the sea, including clutches in the shape of a shell or a bird.
The most important new silhouette is a shoulder bag available in plain leather and laser-cut florals. Its round shape is inspired by bathing caps from the ’50s and ’60s. The bag was shown in an array of neutrals and neutral-leaning colors, plus pops of brights like green chartreuse, which pares back to the ready-to-wear.
View bags from the runway below.
Chloé’s Spring 2026 Runway Bags
Look images courtesy of Chloé and detail images via Vogue Runway
No. As a longtime fan and consumer of Chloe, these bags are extremely unappealing. The swan minaudiere is “cute” but looks like an offering from Claire’s or Charming Charlie and targeted at kids or teens, not grown women.
The clothes are “meh” and imho, look like they should be associated with another designer, not Chloe. I’ll gladly wear my incredible bags and beautiful clothing from previous collections.
It’s actually very unusual for me to dislike a whole show’s worth of bags as much as I dislike these… I except the swan, which is very sweet.
why do i see zara prints and bags that do not resemble anything chloe?! these bags are so random and so very much other brands … anything but Chloe. I do however like the draping on the plain (non print pieces) .. but in general, not digging anything here
The bags remind me of old fashioned swim caps with the rubber petal appliques.
What happened! ? I love Chemena Kamali first 2 collections for Chloé but I dislike every thing from this collection. It doesn’t look like Chloé and it also doesn’t look anything from her previous 2 collections?!
I’m seeing sleep bonnet’s and hydrangeas
Not a fan of Chloe ready-to-wear. It has a bohemian vibe which I don’t like. However, I like the printed dresses. Very un-Chloe-esque.
The bags are not it. The swan is cute. Very Kate Spade.
Chemena Kamali was never for me, this show seals it.