Chloé Summer 2026
A sea of colourful floral prints invaded the Chloé summer 2026 catwalk at Paris Fashion Week. Held at the UNESCO Headquarters, also known as Maison de l’UNESCO, the show took place on the evening of Sunday, October 5th. The location was carefully chosen by the brand’s creative director, Chemena Kamali. In Kamali’s words, the postmodern setting, built during Chloé’s earliest years, is “a place that stands for open dialogue and exchange, freedom and openness. A place that honours creativity in all its forms,” she said in the show’s press release.
Speaking of creativity, this time Kamali opted for a more unexpected lineup of looks when compared to her previous shows. Appointed as Chloé’s creative director around two years ago, the German designer’s first collections for the label had a very clear boho-chic inspiration, bringing the brand’s signature styles back to contemporary days.
For summer 2026, however, Kamali’s main references were connected to the ethos of Gaby Aghion, who founded the maison in 1952. With an attempt to add couture elements to a luxury ready-to-wear house, Kamali makes a bold move that states evolution, other than repetition.
The concept
Through the show notes, Kamali explained her intentions. “I wanted to explore what the idea of couture could mean in the Chloé context (…) to push the boundaries of what defines Chloé, expanding its language, taking it into new and unexplored territory and looking at why and how Gaby Aghion founded Chloé,” she wrote. Named ‘Entre Deux,’ the collection was crafted to represent something that stands in the middle of couture and ready-to-wear.
In practical terms, the starting point for Chloé summer 2026 was to create an effortless silhouette, although still carefully thought out. Pieces that had structure but were free of constraints or rigidity. The solution? Draping to achieve volume, movement, and shape, while also reworking simple fabrics like cotton poplins by adopting sophisticated couture-like techniques.
The Collection
Back to the floral prints, possibly the most commented theme of the show, they were not a random choice. The patterns came from Chloé’s archives, dating back to the 1950s and 60s. Reinterpreted by Kamali, the nature-inspired motifs appeared in a wide range of colourways and styles, such as heavily draped, structured summer dresses, voluminous tops, ruffled blouses, and even bikini bottoms. Lavender, blue, orange, yellow, pink, and green, mixed or not, were the main selected shades to design the prints.
Following the floral bloom, a more muted-toned palette was used to create another variety of differently draped garments. Ruffled tops and long skirts, swimsuit-inspired cutout bodysuits worn with wrapped skirts and outerwear made of leather and light cotton were among them. Curated pops of colour were guaranteed with a flamingo-printed top, straight-leg trousers, and vibrantly knitted short-sleeved pieces.
Although not the main focus of the summer 2026 Chloé collection, designs more aligned with the brand’s bohemian and romantic aesthetic were not left out. Serving as an alternative for faithful customers who are not yet interested in a big change, a few looks featured the house’s already established codes, appearing towards the end of the show. Flowy silhouettes, lace details, satin fabrics, and layers of ruffles were thrown into the mix.
A touch of fun
Informality and a playful vibe were mastered at the Chloé summer 2026 collection thanks to the styling and accessories. Leather flower maxi earrings, chained and textured leather bags with a ruffled effect, and chunky belts placed high upon the waist were simple yet effective choices.
In a show also influenced by swimwear elements and an outdoorsy summer day feel, a swan-shaped bag caught everyone’s attention – and has what it takes to soon become a hit. So did the selection of jelly shoes, with heeled, half-metallic, half-transparent pumps sharing the space with light, see-through flatform sandals. Discreet sand-coloured heels were also used, and a few floral pairs were placed to match the printed dresses. We cannot wait for summer.
Shop the collection
Items showcased at Paris Fashion Week as part of the Chloé summer 2026 show were not available for purchase when this article was published. The collection will arrive at selected stores and become available through the brand’s official channels in the upcoming months.
If you are feeling that you need more options, on the maison’s official website, you can find pieces from spring 2026 and winter 2025, including ready-to-wear, bags, shoes, small leather goods, jewellery and accessories, eyewear, fragrance and childrenswear.
The iconic Chloé Paddington Bag, originally launched in 2005, was brought back by Chemena Kamali in 2025, gaining instant popularity through social media. Follow this link to explore its various styles and finishes.
To find your closest Chloé store, refer to the label’s store locator. If you opt for buying from the official website, Chloe delivers in 2 to 5 business days. In case of returns, you have 30 days to return the item after receiving it (except fragrances, because of sanitary reasons). The refund may take 7 business days after the returned item arrives.
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Words by Ketlyn Araujo. The sources of information and images are from Paris Fashion Week and Chloé.
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