While French Alenon lace and natural silks remain among the most prestigious materials, modern luxury fabrics have evolved
[68] The practice of meeting such demand, pioneered by the Spanish firm Zara, and of which Shepherdson, until she left Topshop in 2006, was the leading British proponent, [69] became known as "fast fashion"
But it achieved its fullest expression at Chlo, where Chemena Kamali made her debut as creative director with a masterclass in frou: ruffled lace blouses, silk chiffon maxi dresses and fringed leather jackets all of it in a palette of ochre, sepia and sugar-almond blush, grounded by thigh-high leather boots
Paired with a matching shawl, the smooth fabric drapes into clean lines, offering a refined and polished look suitable for professional occasions