Chloé Fall Winter 2011 Collection |

Monday March 7th 2011 – Jardins des Tuileries

Contrary to last season’s sensual ballerina attitude, the Fall 2011 Chloé girl lets loose her wilder side by going ‘python’ from head to toe (literally). Python can be a coarse, tough material to work with but the designer managed to make it fresh, young, relaxed and laid back. There was an unmistakable “Charlotte Rampling” nod, with wide-legged trousers paired with platform shoes. Opening looks were teasers for what was to come, with stunning looks done in python, patchwork or print. An all leather two-tone tracksuit was a bit of a clin d’oeil to Fall’s 2010 all leather tracksuit. Python numbers in all shapes and forms snaked sexily onto the runway, showing up in a suede jumpsuit, coat, knitted polos, silk skirts and chiffon dresses.
A color blocked patchwork poncho signaled a change in tempo. Denim and jumpsuits looks got the leather treatment with a dash of street-meets-70‘s. Playing with weight and volume, Hannah ran the gamut, putting out a stiff fisherman’s coat, minimalist shirts and skirts, and a floaty smocked chiffon dress with a ruffled white collar.
Accessory-wise, vintage lovers will be eager to get their mitts on the Fall pieces. Using mostly plain or patchwork leathers, but sticking to classic shapes, the designer gave us instantly covetable bucket shaped shoulder bags and flap bags with python-head shaped clasps.

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