See by Chloé took a break from its usual Mediterranean references this season and focused on dressing women for a make-believe metropolis, one where edgy, ’90s-era London trends mingle happily with the preppier vibe of Paris in the ’70s. A range of tactile fabrics—tartan, lace, jersey, cotton, corduroy—appeared on modern, feminine silhouettes, but overall, this was a simpler and more straightforward collection for See by. (It’s in step with the shift toward a sleeker, more elegant mode of dressing seen at Chloé as well as other French houses like Celine and Givenchy.)
What makes this collection inherently “See by” are the sporty touches, from baroque scroll-printed sweatshirts (with the brand’s logo hidden within) to plaid hoodies. If the ’70s knee-high boots and Bermuda shorts felt like less of a surprise, the ’90s details will feel totally fresh to the See by girl, particularly the oversized plaid shirt jacket. It offered a boyish edge to the ruffled blouses and lace trims.
