(Introducing: Guest Blogger Bag Whore- Fashion Editor of one of the largest publications in the world who entertains herself by writing for Bag Snob anonymously!)
This is the Bag Whore and one of my first assignments was to report on the debut Chloe collection by Paulo Melim Andersson-who comes to us from the majorness of Marni. My report is simple: it sucked. It actually sucked ass. What a complete disappointment. I'm actually in pain saying this. I don't know what happened but obviously someone was overthinking or underthinking what the look should be. There's nothing highly covetable. It all looks like stuff you would find at Mandee's. I just can't see anyone fawning over this stuff. I can't even give it up to the Teen Vogue girls to be motivated...
Marimekko colors-which I usually like but not here, messenger bags- in pea green-at Chloe?-and weird Doc Marten style boots....who wants to dress like that? Honestly? To make it even worse, there's a ticking slideshow of Chloe on the right of style.com's web page for Chloe with the current, youthquaking collection which rocks! Every season there's been a new must, something you would sacrifice body parts and maybe first borns for but-from the days of Stella with the satin boots and Chloe sign necklace around the ankle to Phoebe Philo's Paddingtons, Betty's, Edith's and the glorious Bays. Rent gets skipped, loans are taken out, all to grab a piece of pefection. But I didn't feel it. I have no idea what they're names are this coming fall season, but I'm not taking any...
However, Chloe is like a dark, Stevie Nicks like-witch. It has magical,witchypoo like powers to change your opinion...For instance, last season, spring summer (NOW) the colllecton tanked and was panned by most. But now, everyone not only wants eveything but BUYS it too. It's all working.
Hoepfully, young Paolo will get the 411 and come to his senses but for right now-I give this a point of a star.
Photos: Style.com
hi Bag Whore!
You are so right. There is nothing here that I'd skip rent for...
I agree. Nothing has made my heart flutter like some of the previous collections.
I like you Bag Whore (and feel a bit dirty calling you that). However, I think that maybe you could use a little proofing. If you are swamped I would be happy to help.
i am speechless!
The bags seem so spring-y and the models & their outfits look so... grim. I guess if you're into boring bags in bright colors, Chloé (or is it Chloë? I can never remember) has something for you...
I like the way Bag Whore writes. It's like reading a funny email from a friend.
Totally agree by the way. Chloe sucks without Stella and Phoebe.
OK these look like something that's covered with dust at your friendly TJMaxx... I want chic, gorgeous, a wow - and this is dud, blah, boh-ring.