Chemena Kamali Announced as Chloé's New Creative Director
Her first pre-fall collection will debut in Paris in January 2024.
Following Gabriela Hearst's departure, Chloé has appointed Chemena Kamali to succeed her as the new creative director. After three years at the brand's helm, Hearst bid her adieu presenting her final collection for the Spring/Summer 2024 season. Once the news was confirmed that Hearst was stepping down, many speculated that Kamali was a top contender for the position.
The German-born designer and Central Saint Martin's graduate has a notable fashion background, starting her career at Phoebe Philo-era Chloé, and later working alongside Clare Waight Keller in 2013. Most recently, beginning in 2016, Kamali worked for Anthony Vaccarello at Saint Laurent as the Design Director for women's ready-to-wear.
"I am proud to welcome Chemena Kamali to Chloé. Her extraordinary creative talent, extensive experience, and unique connection with the brand's legacy and values make her a natural choice for the Maison," Riccardo Bellini, president and CEO of Chloé, said in a statement. "Chemena's vision, inspired by her love for the brand, will truly celebrate Chloé's unique DNA. Chemena is both the Creative Director of Chloé and the embodiment of the Chloé spirit. I am excited to see her vision come to life."
Chemena has also issued a statement on her excitement, saying, "My heart has always been Chloé's. It has been since I stepped through its doors more than 20 years ago. Returning feels natural and very personal. I am extremely honored to be taking on this role and to be building on the vision that Gaby Aghion and Karl Lagerfeld defined early in the Maison's history. I hope to capture the emotional connection and spirit of Chloé for today."
This year has been a big year for the appointments of new creative directors for legacy houses. For this most recent fashion month for the Spring/Summer 2024 season, we saw the debut collections of Peter Do for Helmut Lang, Sabato de Sarno for Gucci, and Peter Hawkings for Tom Ford.
Chemena's debut Chloé collection will be presented in Paris in January 2024 for pre-fall, followed by jer Fall/Winter 2024 show in February 2024 for Paris Fashion Week.
