Chemena Kamali
Creative Director, Chloé
The creative director's return to Chloé has successfully refocused and refreshed the image of the ultra-feminine French label.
Chemena Kamali is creative director at French fashion house Chloé.
Appointed in 2023, Kamali quickly sought to refocus the brand on its ultra-feminine, Parisienne heritage with campaigns, red-carpet dressing and a luscious debut runway show.
Born in Germany in 1981, Kamali's journey in fashion began at Central Saint Martins in London, where she graduated with distinction in 2007.
Kamali first joined Chloé under Phoebe Philo, marking the start of her long-standing association with the maison. Kamali's talent and dedication were further recognised during her tenure as design director working with creative director Clare Waight Keller, who led the brand to record sales with a playful, feminine, vintage-inflected vision.
From 2016, Kamali worked with Saint Laurent's Anthony Vaccarello as design director for women's ready-to-wear, helping to craft dynamic, sophisticated collections that put a contemporary twist on iconic moments from the brand's archive.
In her current role at Chloé, Kamali has honoured the brand’s legacy while infusing it with fresh energy. Her autumn 2024 collection, featuring flowing ruffled ensembles alongside retro leather capes and checked coats, resonated with both critics and customers alike. .
Kamali dressed figures including Sienna Miller, Greta Gerwig, Emma Mackey, and Zoe Saldana for the Met Gala in 2024.
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