Fashion Blog : Chloe Attitudes

'Chloé: Attitudes' chronicles the fashion house's 60-year history with over 200 pages of photographs and text. It highlights nine key designers that have been at the helm of the iconic brand - from founder Gaby Aghion to the current creative director Clare Waight Keller. This beautiful hardcover book makes a stylish gift or a vibrant addition to your library. £50 from Net-a-porter.com and Chloe Boutiques. Some images from the book (and launch) below... to transport you into the chic world of Chloe.

Fashion Blog: Investment Piece... Chloe Classic Necktie Silk Crepe De Chine Blouse

A couple of years ago I was on the fence as the whether to buy a Chloe silk blouse with a slim self coloured tie neck detail in white. I viewed it quite a few times at NetAPorter.com, it was chic and sophisticated worn with a brown skinny belt. In the end I opted for a Zara imitation of this shirt in white silk at £39.99 (similar here).

Today the Zara shirt is still going strong in my wardrobe although the silk is a little lack lustre after quite a few "delicate machine washes" on the silk setting with Ecover Delicate. I had decided to replace this Zara piece this year, I have certainly had my moneys worth out of it it has been worn regularly.

I took delivery (very excitedly) of this Chloe Silk Blouse a couple of months ago, it looks great with the Rag and Bone NY wool city shorts I blogged about a few months ago teamed with some ankle boots (this trio is what I am wearing Christmas Eve with thermal opaque tights for some post flight Christmas cocktails). The Chloe Necktie silk crepe de chine blouse is available at NetAPorter.com £600 UK / USA $995.

The cut is a semi fitted design and the neck tie is not too bulky. It has pretty, but understated "diamondy" buttons on the cuffs and the sleeve fit is good.

A great investment piece that will be loved, worn and dry cleaned for amy years to come.

Fashion Blog: UPDATE The Net-a-Porter Sale has now started in the UK

I recently posted about the net-a-porter.com sale in the USA, always beginning weeks before the UK site launches it's sale. This week the UK net-a-porter.com sale has started too. There are lots of wearable pieces and good quality items with huge discounts. The items are relevant too, as it all just seems like yesterday the new Spring Summer 2012 collections were fully stocked into the market place and now they are on sale!

Although tough, I am ignoring the slow infiltration of the Autumn/Fall 2012 pieces appearing online and in-stores! I still want to see and immerse myself in these beautiful summer colours, the corals, tans and whites that are so uplifting.

I am still continuing my longstanding and wholly devoted love affair with Chloe. I recently jotted a note about the quality of my Spring Summer 2012 Chloe Silk Dress.

There are some great Chloe items here with 50% off.

This Chloe Brushed Silk Shirt (Was £495. Now £247.50. 50% OFF) is a great buy, the peachy colour is already thinking ahead to the 2012 Fall Autumn Winter Collections which see the summer corals and oranges dulled down onto duskier softer shades. This Chloe shirt is a wear now with shorts and wear later with pants piece, to create two very different looks.

Fashion Blog: It's Nice To Be Appreciated… Especially With A Chloe Dress!

I really wanted to highlight the quality of this Chloe Tonal Pleated Dress. It's the part of high end fashion that you never really see unless you actually wear something or go and have "a good look with your hands" in a boutique. The breathtaking looks that glide down a catwalk are the just the beginning of the whole "quality experience". The fabric, the cut, the detail and the interior are often never seen. You simply can't experience this from a show or a magazine.

1. The first thing you notice about this dress is the perfect pleats that will stay in place, they hold their blunt shape at the bottom beautifully. They are also the correct size (width) pleats, to flatter, hang flat and not look bulky. The dress is 100% silk on the outside.

2. The next thing you notice are the tan tones with just the right amount of white and coral. This proportion of colour and the hues chosen by the designers at Chloe are a big part of what will keep this piece a wearable item for the future that will always look special.

3. The sleeves are just the correct length, perfect stitching, perfect colour proportion again with just the right hint of coral. The shoulders are a good width and structured too.

4. Hidden buttons, with the correct weight of fabric and stitching around the button holes to ensure when fastened the front of the dress looks flat and doesn't sag.

5. Structured collar. The collar looks just as delicate as the rest of the dress, but careful construction ensures it maintains is structured shape, it's not floppy. This adds to a polished look.

6. Designed interfacing, structural elements and lining. Again the quality here is outstanding with every stitch perfectly performed even though these parts of the dress will not actually be seen.

7. The feel of the dress when it is worn. It's a feeling of walking on air, a weightlessness. You don't don't have to make it work. I guess thats why it would be called effortless chic.

To sum up… the fabric, the cut and the colour palette make this dress something unique, this is down to the bits you can see and the bits you can't! Never underestimate the hours of design and development that goes into each piece that you see in a runway show to make the items look the way they do.

This dress is elegant, it's stylish and the perfect piece for summer from outdoor events, weddings and drinks evenings. It's the perfect investment piece as the coral and tan subtle hughes will out live the acid tones offered this season. There is tan in the Autumn collections, so will carry through well.

I was very overwhelmed and honoured to be given this dress as a gift. It's nice to be appreciated... especially with a Chloe Dress!

Please forgive the creases in the dress in the photos, I wore it, packed it, it's travelled and then unpacked again, so not too bad considering so much action! It's now on it's way to have the creases gently steamed away.

This dress in the SS 2012 Chloe RTW Collection, a runway piece.

Available to buy at MyTheresa.com
SS 2012 Chloe Colour Block, Tonal Pleated Dress.
Europe € 3,101.00
UK £ 2,740.00
USA $ 4,373.00
Made in France.

For A Cheap 'n' Chic Alternative…
Look for items with coral and tan tones (even if you have to buy two separate pieces to achieve this) and avoid shiny fabrics. I spotted this Vanessa Bruno Dress (Original price £445. Now £155.75. 65% off.) 100% silk with cotton trim on TheOutnet.com, the dress has the same tonal and draping qualities of the Chloe dress and would look perfect with a coral jacket and a dash of white.

Fashion Blog: The Net-A-Porter Sale has started.

The Net-APorter sale has started... With so many summer months still ahead and the sale starting at the beginning of June it's the perfect time to buy something perfect for this season.

Couturenet Picks...
My object of desire is this Chloe 70's style, crepe dress, real 70's Bond Girl style! Was $2,400. Now $1,220. 50% off.

The Net-A-Porter Sale has only started in the USA at present, not the UK.

Fashion Blog: Super Offer... Free Shipping All Weekend At The Outnet.com

Yesterday I blogged about Chloe investment pieces at the Outnet.com. If you haven't bought anything yet, but had something in mind, now is the time to take advantage of free shipping worldwide all weekend. Code FREESHIPSEPT. Ends Monday 3rd October 10am BST. The Outnet.com

Fashion Blog: Designer Investment Pieces... Up to 75% Off Chloe At The Outnet.com

This is a great opportunity to buy a designer investment piece at a quarter of the price, that will look amazing on, keep for years (with care) and will astound you when you feel the quality of the fabric and experience the outstanding flattering cuts to these pieces. Chloe is of the highest class for style and longevity of garment.

You can see all the Chloe pieces here.

This is a perfect opportunity to buy something special like a jacket, coat or dress. Don't keep these for best (you'll never wear them and regret it!). Buy something that you can enjoy and wear regularly - be well dressed in luxe eveyday. Couturenet picks below with 75% off.

 

Auction Lot Notice: YSL Two Tone Cross Body Satchel.

Vintage YSL equals quality and luxury. Practical, gorgeous and perfect for Autumn through to Spring.

YSL Dark & Camel Satchel Bag. Starts at £7.00. 3 days to go.
ebay.co.uk

Auction Lot Notice: Camel Prada Dress £30.

I spotted this perfect Prada Dress on ebay.co.uk.

Not only is this a good investment piece as the quality will be outstanding and the classic style is timeless. For AW 2010 indulge the camel colour, luxe fabric, purist design and the skinny leather belt.

£30 with nine days to go.
ebay.co.uk