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For Spring 2026, the house of Chloé opens a bold new chapter in women’s fashion with a collection titled Female Vertigo, inspired by the powerful contrast between cinematic glamour and the raw truth of everyday life.
Visually and philosophically rooted in the early 1980s aesthetic, the collection draws influence from film and photography – particularly from the film noir genre and feminist art of the era.
Chloé explores the opposing depictions of women through the male gaze, as seen in the works of directors like Brian De Palma, and the female gaze, championed by artists such as photographer Sibylle Mallmann and filmmaker Bette Gordon. On one side are stylized, glamorous, idealized women – objects of male desire. On the other, the real, everyday woman, viewed through an authentic, female lens – the subject of her own narrative.
This tension between fantasy and reality forms the heart of the collection. The Chloé woman is not confined to a single narrative – she embraces her complexity, strength, vulnerability, and autonomy. The cuts introduce bold, geometrically defined lines, while lightweight fabrics preserve movement and freedom. Striking prints, vivid colors, and expressive silhouettes echo the 1980s, blending structure with fluidity.
One moment, pure glamour; the next, raw documentary realism. Chloé celebrates all facets of femininity, not choosing between them but merging them into one powerful visual experience.
The campaign, shot by photographer Johnny Dufort, features actress Lily McInerny alongside models Prinnie Stott, Stella Hanan, Jacqui Hooper, Heija Li, Marylore Heck, River Klein, Carolina Tilgner, and Ekaterina Riabenko. Each embodies a different woman – yet together, they form the singular Chloé muse.
Female Vertigo will be available starting November 2025 in Chloé boutiques worldwide and online at chloe.com.
