Unspoken. Chloé SS27

October 3, 2026 | Design & Culture by Ed

There was something beautifully unspoken about Chemena Kamali’s latest collection for Chloé. On one hand, it played with notions of girlish innocence – all that white broderie anglaise – but there was also a certain fetishistic undercurrent. The PVC trenches were kind of kinky, giving the lineup a daring quality that kept it from feeling too straightforward.

Kamali looked back at her own past at Chloé, particularly the spring 2002 collection she worked on during Phoebe Philo’s tenure. Hence the memorable openwork details, the suits with a certain powerful stance to them (but never too masculine), finished with one big statement necklace, and that particular taste for the risqué that the maison embodied at the time – very Paris-meets-London. But this wasn’t nostalgia for nostalgia’s sake. Looking at the collection, all you could see was a woman who feels free.

ED’s SELECTION:

Chloé Lace-trimmed Crinkled Silk-satin Top

Chloé Junie Leather-trimmed Tpu Mules

Chloé Gayia Aviator-style Tortoiseshell Acetate Sunglasses

Chloé Paddington Python-effect Locket-detail Shoulder Bag

Chloé Wool-crepe Straight-leg Pants

Chloé Suzie Ruched Floral-print Satin Sandals

All collages by Edward Kanarecki.

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American Style. Polo Ralph Lauren SS27

October 3, 2026 | Design & Culture by Ed

And just like that, for the second season in a row, Polo Ralph Lauren’s presentation is one of the best things to happen during Paris Fashion Week. Along with Celine’s Michael Rider (who previously designed at Polo) and The Row’s Olsen twins, Karen Brown Body is leading the pack of Americans conquering Paris – and the tastes of the Old Continent.

But we’re no longer talking about revisiting preppy here. Polo’s senior brand creative director is finding a new way to tell the story of American style, one that effortlessly brings together the dressed-up polish of the Upper East Side and the laid-back spirit of Malibu surfers. And yes, she does it in a way that makes the Parisian fashion crowd drool with excitement.

White jackets and tuxedo shirts worn with red swimsuit bottoms and flip-flops; madras checks contrasted with faded Hawaiian florals; an otherwise very elegant ensemble completely loosened up with strings of coral and a cap. This is 100% Ralph Lauren’s language, but done in a way that feels modern, desirable and, crucially, easy to repeat at home. And what I love most about Polo’s renaissance is that, even as its shows move to Paris, the brand stays true to its affordable price range.

ED’s SELECTION:

Polo Ralph Lauren Logo-embroidered Cotton-blend Cardigan

Polo Ralph Lauren Embroidered Cotton Twill Cap

Polo Ralph Lauren Fringed Leather Jacket

Polo Ralph Lauren Logo-embroidered Cotton Bomber Jacket

Polo Ralph Lauren Leather Knee Boots

Polo Ralph Lauren Boyfriend Jeans

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What’s Hot (3.10.26)

October 3, 2026 | Design & Culture by Ed

GET THE LOOK:

Chloé Short Bomber Jacket

TOTEME Lyocell And Cashmere-blend T-shirt

Etro Denim Pants

Giorgio Armani Patent Leather Derby Shoes

Mario Portolano Nappa Leather Gloves

Showgirl. August Barron SS27

October 2, 2026October 2, 2026 | Design & Culture by Ed

If you’re even remotely familiar with The Real Housewives of New York, I’m sure the algorithm has already served you the fresh clip of Countess Luann – whose life really is a cabaret – telling the other women that you should always leave the party first, keep them guessing about your next move, and, above all, let the divaaaaaaa out! August Barron’s delightfully showgirl-ish new collection perfectly captured the spirit of these charismatic, loud and bold women à la Luann. We need more of them in this world, really. READ MY FULL REVIEW HERE.

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Autobiographical. The Row SS27

October 2, 2026October 2, 2026 | Design & Culture by Ed

My first impression of The Row collection was: well, it does feel very flea-market-ish, no? A moment later, I realised it might be the most autobiographical collection Ashley and Mary-Kate Olsen have ever done – an ode to their very own personal style, the one they eventually rebranded into The Row. The pre-Row days. READ MY FULL REVIEW HERE.