When a new designer takes the reigns at a design house, it takes a few seasons for them to get into a groove. At Chloé, that’s exactly what happened when Natacha Ramsay-Levi took over for beloved designer Clare Waight Keller. Waight Keller was known for producing big bag hits such as the Drew and the Faye. And while Ramsay-Levi has introduced new designs for the brand, her collections have often played off of old favorites. However, for Spring 2020, Ramsay-Levi presented an accessories collection that is all her own. For a handbag heavy brand like Chloé, this is a big move on Ramsay-Levi’s part.
This collection is simplified a bit, offering different sizes and iterations of the same few bags. A new, baguette-like version of the current Tess bag appeared with a braided handle detailing, though Ramsay-Levi also introduced two completely new silhouettes for Spring 2020. As designers so often do these days, Chloé has already given us the scoop on these new designs. The first is a bowling bag, which was clutched by models via a braided top handle and shown unzipped. It’s called the Daria Bag, and it comes in a small and a large version and also features small top handles, as well as a longer cross body strap. Also new to the game, the Darryl bag is a cross between a hobo and a bucket bag. It’s less structured, with smooth rounded edges and a looped leather outline detailing. The Daryl was also shown in two sizes, a mini size as well as a larger version suited more for everyday. View the bags below.
[images via Vogue Runway]
omg they all look ugly, super clunky, and cheap.
Oh wow, I agree with Sibel… extremely clunky and cheap looking?!
I would wear any of these even if I got paid to do so, and I rarely say that. I just ranted about Slimane ruining Celine in under another post on here, but as much as I dislike him (both as a designer and as a person, from what he’s said to media, haha) and what he is doing, I would rather carry one of his newest bags than any of these…. and that says a lot. I’d be embarrassed to be seen with any of these on my arm SOLELY based on the design alone.
I like the bucket bag but that’s about it.
I like the collection. I think some people fail to see is that these brands all keep their classics and also introduce new bags to go with current trends. I remember when many were like Chloe is horrible look at the big C. And yet that bag continues to do extremely well. My thought is to each their own.
Danse Lente has a similar bucket style. I think it must be so hard right now, especially for someone who admits bags aren’t her thing, to follow Keller.
I never knew she said that but yes it shows up in the design.
I saw bag number one and instantly said, “oh, that’s my style.” I would love it in the picture 13 color. I’ve never said that about any Chloe bag as the design house is not my style.
Ops, I actually love that new top handle bag. It would fit my lifestyle perfectly!
I don’t understand the necessities of triple handles.
#9, come to Mama!
I like the collection, any would look good with what you are wearing just to elevate your look.