Chloé pair of travel luggage in vintage parchment
About the Item
- Designer:
- Brand:
- Dimensions:Width: 16.93 in (43 cm)Depth: 9.06 in (23 cm)Length: 25.6 in (65 cm)Marked Size: medium (EU)
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. In good condition, light scratches and wear, excellent patina .
- Seller Location:Milano, IT
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU2057218508052
Chloé
A part of the Left Bank intellectual crowd who shared her mother’s fondness for fashion, Chloé cofounder Gaby Aghion was inspired to empower independent working women to break from the conservative dress of the 1950s and don more free-spirited, feminine designs that were appropriate for both work and social life.
Born in Alexandria, Egypt, Aghion established her fashion house in Paris in 1952 with her business partner Jacques Lenoir to develop her own source of income, separate from her husband’s. She was one of the first designers to embrace the concept of luxury prêt-à-porter as a middle ground between haute couture and off-the-rack for the masses.
In 1964, Aghion hired a fledgling Karl Lagerfeld as a designer. The pair would bring Chloé into the international spotlight with their easy yet glamorous lines that drew such fans as Jacqueline Kennedy. Lagerfeld became the staff creative lead at Chloé in 1974 and stayed with the brand until 1983, during which time he became known for his romantic silk dresses that continued Aghion’s feminine vision and were a favorite of the “rich hippie” set. In 1988, then-unknown designer Martine Sitbon took the helm of Chloé for several years before Lagerfeld returned as creative director from 1992 to 1997, drawing all of the iconic 1990s supermodels to his runway.
After his second departure, Chloé tapped yet another early-career designer to lead the label: a punky 25-year-old Stella McCartney, who earned the position not because of her famous lineage (she’s the daughter of Paul and Linda McCartney), but because of her fashion education at Central Saint Martins and work experience on London’s Savile Row and at Christian Lacroix. Following McCartney’s exit to launch her own line in 2001, Chloé named Phoebe Philo to the post.
Under Philo’s leadership, Chloé expanded from women’s clothing to an accessories line — including handbags — and debuted the legendary Paddington bag in 2004. The padlocked satchel, notorious for weighing a hefty three pounds while empty, became one of the “It bags” of the decade (the brand’s double-handled Marcie holds its own in that regard); the entire 8,000-bag initial production run sold out via preorders.
Philo left Chloé in 2006; her successors include, among others, Clare Waight Kelle and Natacha Ramsay-Levi, who announced that she would be departing the house in late 2020. Part of Chloé’s decades-long lasting influence — which we’d like to speculate would appease Aghion greatly — is the brand’s dedication as a career-launching platform for newbie designers, particularly women.
Browse an extraordinary inventory of vintage Chloé handbags, day dresses, shoes and more on 1stDibs.
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Ships From: rozzano, Italy
- Return PolicyThis item cannot be returned.
- Samsonite Vintage Suitcases in leatherLocated in Milano, ITIn the golden era of the 1950s, a time when travel was an art form and sophistication was paramount, there existed a masterpiece of luggage craftsmanship: the Samsonite leather suitcase. A testament to an era of elegance, this suitcase is more than just a piece of luggage; it's a symbol of an era that cherished style, quality, and attention to detail. Crafted from the finest brown leather, this vintage Samsonite suitcase...Category
1950s Italian Suitcases and Trunks
- Italian Vintage Brown Leather Gladstone Doctors BagLocated in Milano, ITAntique brown leather Gladstone doctor bag vintage leather - Italy 1910 approx. Gladstone Bag of the highest quality as the craftsmanship is really superb and can be described as be...Category
1910s Italian Suitcases and Trunks
- Three Vintage Camel Leather Suitcases SetLocated in Milano, ITNice set of three camel-coloured leather suitcases, made in the 1970s in Italy. The set consists of three suitcases of different sizes: one larger, one medium-sized and one smaller. ...Category
1970s Italian Suitcases and Trunks
- Vintage Italian travel trunk cabinet brass and leatherLocated in Milano, ITLarge Vintage Italian 20th century Italian travel trunk cabinet, presumed to be around 1920s. Made of beige colored canvas on the outside, with st...Category
1910s Italian Suitcases and Trunks
- Vintage Italian brass and blue leather travel cabinet by Claudia MoriLocated in Milano, ITElegant travel case from the Italian 1950s. the trunk is in excellent condition and is made of blue tanned leather and beige leather inserts. Applied in the trunk we find brass inserts and decoration. The trunk features the nameplate of its previous Italian owner. Claudia Mori is the wife of Adriano Celentano known Italian contante. Inside the trunk we notice in the right section five drawers removable via small leather knobs...Category
1950s Italian Suitcases and Trunks
- Vintage Gucci leather travel bag or suitcaseBy GucciLocated in Milano, ITElegant Gucci signature travel bag from the 1970s-80s vintage. Made with brown leather figir. The whole bag features its original logo in the very soft beige acetate leather. We notice two very elegant leather handles that allow the case to be moved. To open the bag we notice a brass padlock...Category
1980s Italian Suitcases and Trunks
- New Louis Vuitton Limited Edition Alzer Damier Azur Rare Travel Trunk 75cmBy Louis VuittonLocated in Fort Lauderdale, FLThe special order trunk takes timeless creation to a new level of sophistication and charm. Made from the finest materials that you would expect from the Louis Vuitton House. When not in use for your travels, it would make a wonderful accent to any home. Designed for a variety of uses. If you open the Louis Vuitton official website, you will find its price is unavailable, which reveals you that in fact these trunk can not be collected on line nor in store. From the purest tradition of travel, the famous Alzer suitcase is one of the Louis Vuitton emblems...Category
Early 2000s French Suitcases and Trunks
- New Louis Vuitton Limited Edition Alzer Damier Azur Rare Travel Trunk 80cmBy Louis VuittonLocated in Fort Lauderdale, FLThe special order trunk takes timeless creation to a new level of sophistication and charm. Made from the finest materials that you would expect from the Louis Vuitton House. When not in use for your travels, it would make a wonderful accent to any home. Designed for a variety of uses. If you open the Louis Vuitton official website, you will find its price is unavailable, which reveals you that in fact these trunk can not be collected on line nor in store. From the purest tradition of travel, the famous Alzer suitcase is one of the Louis Vuitton emblems...Category
Early 2000s French Suitcases and Trunks
- Prada Saffiano leather beautycaseBy PradaLocated in Milano, ITBeautiful Prada beautycase made in the late 1980s. It's crafted in the signature black Saffiano leather, trademark of the Prada luggages an leather goods. The beautycase features a double leather handle, a combination number lock...Category
1980s Italian Luggage and Travel Bags
- Hermés Herbag Zip Retourne Ebene Vache Leather Etoupe Canvas GMBy HermèsLocated in London, GBA chic and stylish Hermes Herbag Zip. The exterior of this Herbag features a top handle with a crossbody strap in Ebene Vache Hunter leather on the top section whereas the body of th...Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Novelty Bags
- Louis Vuitton Monogram Garment Luggage Carrying BagBy Louis VuittonLocated in Pasadena, CALouis Vuitton Monogram Garment Luggage Carrying Bag. There is a hook on the bottom of the bag when opened can hang in a closet. Easily opened and cloths exposed when laying down to p...Category
20th Century French Garment Bags
- 1880s Louis Vuitton Courier Trunk in Damier CanvasBy Louis VuittonLocated in London, GBDiscover the epitome of timeless luxury with this exquisite Louis Vuitton Courier Trunk, a rare gem from the 1880s that embodies the heritage and exquisite craftsmanship of the iconi...Category
1880s French Suitcases and Trunks
Recently Viewed
View AllRead More
14 Iconic Luxury Handbags and the Stories behind Them
When the name of a bag is as well-known as its brand, you know it's a classic.
The Best Ways to Dress for Your Astrological Sign
Makeup and astrology expert Linda Mason dispenses fashion advice for every zodiac sign. Does your wardrobe match your horoscope?