Got Chloé Taste With a High Street Budget? This Collection Is About to Be Your Summer Uniform
Bloomers are here to stay
Chemena Kamali's appointment as the Creative Director of Chloé in 2023 signified more than just a new era for the fashion house. Her first collection brought what I can confidently call a total resurgence of boho style into the zeitgeist, so much so that you couldn't scroll on Instagram for more than 30 seconds without seeing a celebrity or influencer sporting the aesthetic.
Of course boho influences have always been present, but I would be lying if I said I ever considered wearing a pair of bloomers or cork wedges pre-Kamali at Chloé. And unsurprisingly, this year's spring/summer fashion trends have plenty of boho qualities, so it's only natural to see that reflected on the high street too.
Whilst I would love nothing more than adding the Chloé's full collection to my basket and never looking back, I don't quite have the budget right now. But the Marie Claire UK team have noticed a certain high street brand cropping up across the social media pages of our favourite influencers, with several similarities to the pieces we've seen on the Chloé runway. Of course nothing beats the original, but if you've been looking for some inspired pieces that can fill a hole until you invest, or allow you to experiment with the boho trend, this is the collection to know about.
Free People has always skewed towards a bohemian aesthetic, with harem pants and lace trims in regular rotation in the brand's collections. But its most recent Intimately collection - stuffed with loungewear, lingerie, slips and lightweight satin layers - is by far its most designer-adjacent yet.
If you're a fan of the ruffled blouses, tapered flowy trousers, and puff sleeve tops that are dominating the fashion set's summer wardrobes, you've come to the right place.
Shop Free People's Intimately collection
These are the bloomer trousers we've been seeing everywhere, and they're the perfect lightweight summer layering piece.
Pair this lace cami with everything from jeans to midi skirts.
This is a summer dress that will bring you endless compliments.
If you're a big Chloé fan, you need this piece in your wardrobe.
If you live in dresses during the warmer months, this feminine slip will take you everywhere.
And they look even better styled with the matching blouse.
Yes, this is technically a pyjama set, but it can easily be styled up for everyday wear.
Both a blouse and a lightweight jacket, this bohemian top is incredibly versatile.
This gorgeous corset top could easily be mistaken for a premium purchase.
Another flowy slip from the collection, the loose silhouette is light and breezy.
This lounge set could easily be mistaken for Chloé.
Again, it's labelled as a sleep shirt, but this is too gorgeous not to wear out of the house.
This is lace done right.
