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From FWD:
Chloe: This is as Cool as It Gets
October 11, 2004 - Paris
Designers injected large doses of the 18th century into their collections this season, but nobody managed to do so with quite the same élan, conviction and sex appeal as Phoebe Philo, the creative director of Chloe.
On Saturday afternoon in the Tuileries Gardens, Philo staged what’s probably her best collection for Chloe, whose sunny self-assurance contrasted starkly with the downpour and huge puddles, through which hundreds of high-heeled fashionistas struggled on their way to the show.
Two looks, worn by models Polina Kouklina and Dewi Dringen, summed up Philo’s pretty remarkable ability to juggle ideas. Both gals wore beautiful little jackets part motorcycle look, part revolutionary Palais Royal Gent that were nigh on perfect. The 18th century popped up again in some fabulous patchwork jackets and coats in light gray and white, one of which on Brazilian bombshell Isabelli Fontana had editors throughout the packed audience scribbling furiously, Must Have.
In the most voluminous season in memory in terms of silhouette, Philo used the loser cut better than pretty well any of her peers. She has such a good sense of fabric choice – like silk ottoman or washed taffeta - that her loser cut always manages to look sexy, never frumpy.
Philo also sent out seersucker, a big trend in women’s fabrics, and once again her choice of boyish jackets and trousers in her signature long mannish cut was flawless.
Add in a great color palette – faded silvers, dusty yellows and washed out greens – and it all made for a great show, finished elegantly by Daria Werbowy in a particularly lovely silk criss-cross dress that you know will grace editorial pages on five continents very soon. Plus, the Phoebe showed a great new Paddington bag with lock attached on a leather strap that screamed sure fired hit.
“I just feel very, very happy. I hope that comes out in the clothes,” said Philo, sporting a six-months pregnant bump, covered by a faded tie-dyed top.
In short, Chloe has become the new definition of contemporary cool fashion in Paris. Not bad going for just seven collections by Philo.
A total delight, and the scarf makes it seem very Burberry by Christopher Bailey. But then again, I don't live in England, so I can't say if it is creative styling or not. B) 
