Designer Gabriela Hearst unveiled her first collection for Chloé earlier this year. Her debut collection for fall 2021 focused on the concept of moving forward and a continued commitment towards sustainability. Now, Hearst has unveiled a look at her latest collection for the French design House, which builds upon the fall 2021 collection.
A focus on innovation and lower impact materials can be seen throughout the collection, and the House is taking impressive measures to make its collections more sustainable. Hearst herself sited the importance of motivation over inspiration, telling Vogue, “We’re here on a mission…If you came for the romantic mood boards and the classic tales of trips to the archive, this wasn’t it”.
The collection overall oozed a sort of sensible bohemian vibe and the bags were no different. 80% of the handbag leather used in this collection is low impact, sourced from tanneries that are certified by the Leather Working Group. Linen linings are used throughout, which are considered to be less impactful than cotton interiors. As for the denim details, they are crafted using leftover stock from previous collections.
Chloé’s archival Edith bag was seen once again this season as were other silhouettes like a sleek and simple shoulder bag featuring clean lines and a braided handle. The shape seems to be a focus as it is presented in all-leather as well as leather with denim details. Other shapes include boho detailing like eyelets and crochet. View bags from the collection below.
[images via Chloé]
Pretty but not for me…not even a little bit.
I am still not here for her. The change is so severe and I’m not feeling it.
Agreed. They don’t feel like Chloe bags to me.
They’re too bohemian; not my vibe.
i want to like that trench with the ghilles trim but i cannot,
This is so bad… Chloé used to be luxurious bohemian, artsy yet graceful… This is just hippy rubbish, it looks extremely cheap.
The bucket bag design is nice, but still looks cheap in photo.
Bring back Natascha!
I’m not a Chloe fan so I have no dog in this fight. With that being said, I wouldn’t say no to the coat in the last picture. BEAUTIFUL
Looks nice but not for the luxury prize tag that will come attached. Considering all the money they’re going to save reusing all those fabrics and materials hopefully the prices will drop. The clothes are nice enough but handbag design is clearly not Mrs. Hearst’s forte.
This is more Gabriella Hearst rather than Chloé. As a knitwear designer I don’t like this.
“We’re here on a mission…If you came for the romantic mood boards and the classic tales of trips to the archive, this wasn’t it”, and then proceeds to pull a bag design from the archives ?
This is horrible – it looks so so so bad – someone fire this woman Pronto
This doesn’t look like chloe nor does it look luxurious – it looks like a bag you would buy at Walmart – Target when you are on vacation and want to stuff your lunch in a bag to take to the beach
This is horrible – it looks so so so bad – someone fire this woman Pronto
This doesn’t look like chloe nor does it look luxurious – it looks like a bag you would buy at Walmart – Target when you are on vacation and want to stuff your lunch in a bag to take to the beach
This is horrible – it looks so so so bad – someone fire this woman Pronto
This doesn’t look like chloe nor does it look luxurious – it looks like a bag you would buy at Walmart – Target when you are on vacation and want to stuff your lunch in a bag to take to the beach
This is horrible – it looks so so so bad – someone fire this woman Pronto
This doesn’t look like chloe nor does it look luxurious – it looks like a bag you would buy at Walmart – Target when you are on vacation and want to stuff your lunch in a bag to take to the beach
This is horrible – it looks so so so bad – someone fire this woman Pronto
This doesn’t look like chloe nor does it look luxurious – it looks like a bag you would buy at Walmart – Target when you are on vacation and want to stuff your lunch in a bag to take to the beach
“Someone fire this woman ProntoI”. I seriously hope that someone is listening!
its just bizarre that Chloe hires this moron after such a successful past few years
This is horrible – it looks so so so bad – someone fire this woman Pronto
This doesn’t look like chloe nor does it look luxurious – it looks like a bag you would buy at Walmart – Target when you are on vacation and want to stuff your lunch in a bag to take to the beach
I didn’t like her private line & I knew this would be just as bad. She delivered in the worst possible way.
Honestly, the only CD I liked and was very excited for was Matthew at Givenchy. CWK was good for HC but not for the bags and ready2wear. Usually it takes a few seasons before people accept the new CD or they warm up to the brand… THAT BEING SAID , this isn’t it girl.
Nr 2 and 4, the all leather brown and black bags with the twinned handles could be quite nice for a dressier style yet with a bohemian touch.
Ugly. She destroyed this brand. Hope none of them sells so they can fire her.
She destroyed this brand. Hope none of them sell so they can fire her.
This is a joke, right?!