Young At Heart

Since taking the creative helm of storied French fashion house Chloé in 2017, Natacha Ramsay-Levi has established her own distinct take on the Chloé Girl, ushering in an adventurous new era. Chic, confident and effortlessly cool, the collections of sharp suiting, Western-inspired blouses and retro-with-a-twist dresses epitomize the modern mood that the creative director has brought to the Parisian powerhouse. In a key move, the maison’s signature rearing horse motif has been resurrected, appearing across blazers, shirts, knitwear and accessories.

And Ramsay-Levi’s modern influence doesn’t stop at womenswear: for SS19, inspirations from the runway have been reinterpreted as sized-down childrenswear looks that are poised to be wardrobe favorites. From off-duty denim and logo T-shirts, to pretty patterned dresses and chic shoes, Chloé’s free-spirited aesthetic takes on a fresh and youthful energy with ‘mini me’ children’s looks.

As always, the feminine essence of Chloé shines through this season’s playful and joyous childrenswear collection. A practical modernity is embodied through patchwork washed jeans, asymmetrical T-shirts and colorful jackets. Fans of Ramsay-Levi’s recent collections will love the velvet suit embroidered with horses – one of the hero looks of the SS18 womenswear collection – just as they will fall for the whimsical ruffled dress boasting the instantly recognizable botanical print by artist Rithika Merchant. The collection features an array of enchanting details that are sure to appeal to parents and children alike: Victorian embellishments, delicate embroideries, decorative patches and smocked waistbands come together to lend the perfect feminine flourish.

Recalling the luxurious nature of the womenswear collections, the range of fine fabrics within childrenswear includes silk crepe, cotton voile, percale and viscose. Ramsay-Levi’s vision gets a fresh spin as classic ruffles are paired with decorative metal eyelets, and pretty blouses are matched with fitted pants or bloomy shorts for an overall cool and current attitude. Free-spirited little Chloé Girls are sure to love the reversible teddy jacket embroidered with a pair of rearing horses, which puts a playful twist on the label’s equestrian iconography.

With its universally appealing color palette of pale pink, baby blue and classic navy and red, the collection is perfect for summer months, when days are filled playing in the great outdoors. Pretty blouses, embellished skirts and light, airy smock dresses are an easy yet smart option for parties, while cropped jeans and sporty bomber jackets are a practical everyday choice for play dates.

New strappy sandals complete the childrenswear looks, recalling some of the label’s most beloved footwear pieces: the scalloped edges of the Lauren ballerinas, small bow adornments from the Mike line of the womenswear collection, or the interlocking rings from Reese sandal. Best of all, the shoes can be dressed up or down to suit every occasion. Finally, the essential Lauren ballerinas are revisited this season in silver to complete the collection – just as chic in miniature as they are in full size.