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 — not long after introducing the diffusion label See by Chloé that year — 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 2005. 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.
2005 Chloé by Phoebe Philo cropped ribbed jumper
By Chloé
Located in Milano, Lombardia
2005 Chloé by Phoebe Philo cropped ribbed jumper This Chloé jumper from the Phoebe Philo era features a cropped ribbed knit construction with elongated tie details at the hem. The s...
$231Sale Price|30% Off
CHLOE 100% cashmere brow round puff sleeve cropped sweater S
By Chloé
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHLOE 100% cashmere brow round puff sleeve cropped sweater S Reference: TGAS/C01684 Brand: Chloe Material: Cashmere Color: Brown Pattern: Solid Closure: Pullover Made in: China COND...
$336Sale Price|20% Off
CHLOE barley brown wool blend embroidered C logo cardigan coat S
By Chloé
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHLOE barley brown wool blend embroidered C logo cardigan coat S Reference: KNLM/A00372 Brand: Chloe Material: Wool, Blend Color: Beige Pattern: Solid Closure: Belt Extra Details: Wo...
Chloé Top Pull Croquet FR38 Grey Wool Fully Buttoned Sweater UK10 US8 Chloe
By Chloé
Located in PARIS, FR
Chloé 2018 sweater in fine and soft medium grey heather wool knit, round neck and long sleeves fully buttoned and edged with a "croquet" in fine ribbed edge. Size M or FR38 or UK10 a...
CHLOE black cashmere TURTLENECK Sweater S
By Chloé
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chloé raglan sleeve turtleneck knit sweater in black cashmere (100%) with ribbed-knit edges. Has been worn and is in excellent condition. Measurements Tag Size S Siz...
CHLOE grey cashmere HENLEY Sweater XS
By Chloé
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chloé sweater in grey cashmere (100%) with a round-neck and folded 3/4-sleeves. Closes with gold-tone buttons on the front. Unlined. Has b...
CHLOE Muted Brown nude & cream wool 2021 RIB-KNIT & SILK Sweater XS
By Chloé
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chloé crewneck rib knit sweater is a sophisticated blend of textures and design. Crafted from muted brown wool (100%) for a cozy and luxurious feel, it features s...
CHLOE bronze brown cashmere & silk BUTTED POCKETS Cardigan Sweater S
By Chloé
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chloé knit cardigan in bronze cashmere (70%) and silk (30%) with four patch pockets. Opends with gold tone buttons on the front. Unlined. Has...
CHLOE vanilla wool 2012 FLORAL CROPPED SHORT SLEEVE Sweater M fits S
By Chloé
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chloé short sleeve sweater in vanilla, brow and red wool (100%) with ribbed hem. Has been worn and is in excellent condition. Measurements Tag Size M (fits small) Siz...
$96Sale Price|20% Off
CHLOE Perle beige cashmere silk gold zip back short sleeve sweater S
By Chloé
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHLOE Perle beige cashmere silk gold zip back short sleeve sweater S Reference: MELK/A00048 Brand: Chloe Model: 11SMP04-11S500 Material: Cashmere, Silk Color: Beige Pattern: Solid Cl...
Chloe Top Winter White with Open Gold Metal Detail 38
By Chloé
Located in Miami, FL
Chloe silk top in winter white and metal open work in a brushed gold. Cutout gold hardware around the arms at shoulder area. Shoulders are shaped and accentuated. Top has hidden plac...
CHLOE 2023 natural white wool cashmere flutter knit applique sweater M
By Chloé
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHLOE 2023 natural white wool cashmere flutter knit applique sweater M Reference: NILI/A00087 Brand: Chloe Material: Wool, Cashmere Color: Cream, Brown Pattern: Animal Print Closure:...
$247Sale Price|25% Off
CHLOE navy ocean blue cotton silk cashmere striped cardigan coat XS
By Chloé
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHLOE navy ocean blue cotton silk cashmere striped cardigan coat XS Reference: JACG/A00310 Brand: Chloe Material: Cotton, Blend Color: Blue, Navy Pattern: Striped Extra Details: Cott...
Chloe Sweater Cashmere V Neck Cardigan Blue Color Block S
By Chloé
Located in Miami, FL
Guaranteed authentic Chloe cashmere V-neck cardigan sweater. V neck front button cardigan color blocked in 2 shades of blue. The front is French blue a...
Chloé Oversized Multicolor Knitted Cardigan -S
By Chloé
Located in Amman, JO
Chloé Oversized Multicolor Knitted Cardigan Wrap yourself in effortless luxury with this authentic Chloé oversized knitted cardigan, crafted in a beautiful blend of multicolored yar...
Chloe S/S 2016 oversized chunky knit knitted pink pastel rainbow slouch sweater
By Chloé
Located in Milano, Lombardia
From the Chloe Spring Summer 2016 runway collection Oversized chunky knit sweater in 'rainbow' - a combination of pastel pink, blue, yellow and cream Slou...
CHLOE Vanilla Ice ivory wool & alpaca ZIP FRONT TURTLENECK Vest Sweater XS
By Chloé
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chloé cable kni vest in vanilla ice wool (72%), alpaca (24%) and polyamide (4%) with a technical fabric part on the back in vanilla ice viscose (93%), polyamide (6%) a...
CHLOE ivory nude yellow wool cashmere PLAID FRINGED PONCHO Sweater XS - S
By Chloé
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chloe plaid knit poncho in nude, pale pink, pale gray and pale yellow wool (95%) and cashmere (5%). Features a fringed hemline. Unlined. Has ...
CHANEL red white cotton 2019 ICONIC LOGO CROPPED Cardigan Sweater 36 XS
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel 2019 cropped cardigan in white, red and black cotton (97%) and elastane (3%). Features the 'Chanel' logo in black on the front and long sleeves. Opens with six ...
Christian Dior Cashmere and Linen Cardigan Top
By Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Dior -(Made in Italy) Silk, cashmere and linen cardigan with blue and white stripes. Size 38FR indicated. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Shoulder...
GUCCI Mystic Cat Oversize Hoodie
By Gucci
Located in Iba, PH
This relaxed Gucci hoodie showcases a printed vintage-effect logo across the chest and features the new season's Mystic Cat motif, embellished with shimmering sequins. It includes a ...
Gucci Horse Tile Wool V-Neck Logo Sweater
By Gucci
Located in Oakland, CA
A classic is always a classic and this season Gucci gives a new approach to the archival rhombi pattern from the 30's. Featuring a ribbed v-neck, long sleeves, a ribbed hem and cuffs...
$861
Size: Size Medium
Christian Dior by John Galliano Navy Rubberised Knit Cardigan Spring/Summer 1999
By Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
A short-sleeve open cardigan in navy lace-knit from Christian Dior by John Galliano, Spring Summer 1999. The open pointelle weave carries a rubberised lacquer coating — a signature o...
$156Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 44
Vintage Light Blue & Multicolor Blumarine Floral Patterned Cardigan Size IT 44
By Bluemarine
Located in New York, NY
Vintage light blue, rust, and orange floral patterned cardigan by Blumarine. Crew neck. Button closures at center front. 30" bust, 14" shoulder width, 21" length.
Jean Paul Gaultier 1990's Tribal Acqua Green Wool Cardigan
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Caserta, IT
- Designed by Jean Paul Gaultier - 1990's - Wool Cardigan - One button closure - Tribal Prints all-over - Two pockets on the front - Made in Italy - Excellent Condition - Materials: ...
Louis Vuitton Black Cashmere Blend Sleeveless Sweater
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Oakland, CA
Black cashmere + cotton sleeveless sweater top from Louis Vuitton. Cashmere and cotton. Unlined. Tagged a size Medium. This is in excellent pre-...
$1,595
Size: 38FR/6US
S/S 2004 Christian Dior by John Galliano Sheer Perforated Knit White Logo V-Neck
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in West Hollywood, CA
John Galliano designed this white Christian Dior sport jersey style sweater for his Spring/Summer 2004 ready to wear collection. This light weight...
Jean Paul Gaultier 2000's Knitted Brown Hooled Cardigan
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Caserta, IT
- Designed by Jean Paul Gaultier - Early 2000's - Knitted Brown Cardigan - Hooled design - Oversize fit - Very good condition - Size is O/S for WOMAN. - Made in Italy - Color: Brown...
CHRISTIAN DIOR dark brown wool 1999 POMPON Cardigan Sweater S
By Christian Dior
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Christian Dior by John Galliano Fall/winter 1999 collection pompon embellished cardigan in dark brown wool (92%), nylon (7%) and elastane (1%) - please note that the c...
$495Sale Price|34% Off
L 42 in
Italian Couture Missoni Long Belted Cardigan Sweater Coat with Wide Half Sleeves
By Missoni
Located in Tustin, CA
Long, belted, heavy knitted cardigan sweater coat from couture Italian high end fashion designer, Missoni features a subtle pattern of light and dark gray mohair wool. Sweater has a...
Chloé by Phoebe Philo Merino Wool Cardigan, FW 2004
By Phoebe Philo, Chloé
Located in Marlborough, GB
Chloé by Phoebe Philo cream merino wool knitted cardigan, Fall Winter 2004 Appeared on the runway as well as on Daria Werbowy in American Vogue in August 2004 Oversized wooden button...
CHLOE beige & multi cashmere & wool 2021 TURTLENECK Sweater M
By Chloé
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chloé sweater in rust, brown, and beige mélange cashmere (69%) and wool (31%) embodies effortless sophistication. Designed with a classic fit, it features a cozy ...
CHLOE black wool military scallop loop ruffle scoop neck cardigan M
By Chloé
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHLOE black wool military scallop loop ruffle scoop neck cardigan M Reference: DYTG/A00049 Brand: Chloe Material: Wool Color: Black Pattern: Solid Closure: Button Extra Details: Fabr...
CHLOE Stella McCartney Vintage grey wool burgundy military cropped cardigan S
By Stella McCartney, Chloé
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHLOE Stella McCartney Vintage grey wool burgundy military cropped cardigan S Reference: TGAS/D00737 Brand: Chloe Designer: Stella McCartney Material: Wool Color: Grey, Burgundy Patt...
Chloè by Gabriela Hearst 2022 Knitted Striped Tassel Cashmere Wool Jumper
By Chloé
Located in London, GB
Chloè multi coloured knitted jumper. Features long sleeves and tassels on the hem. In excellent vintage condition. Brand: Chloè Size: UK 8 Color: Multi Label size: S Modern size: UK...
CHLOE 100% wool black white intarsia woven long sleeve sweater pullover XS
By Chloé
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHLOE 100% wool black white intarsia woven long sleeve sweater pullover XS Reference: TGAS/B00737 Brand: Chloe Model: Black sweater Material: Wool Color: Black, White Pattern: Solid ...
CHLOE Perle beige cashmere silk gold zip back short sleeve sweater S
By Chloé
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHLOE Perle beige cashmere silk gold zip back short sleeve sweater S Reference: MELK/A00048 Brand: Chloe Model: 11SMP04-11S500 Material: Cashmere, Silk Color: Beige Pattern: Solid Cl...
Ribbed grey wool sweater Chloé for Neiman Marcus
By Chloé
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Ribbed Grey wool sweater. SIZE 40 (FR) ON TAG /M
CHLOE black wool military scallop loop ruffle scoop neck cardigan M
By Chloé
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHLOE black wool military scallop loop ruffle scoop neck cardigan M Reference: DYTG/A00049 Brand: Chloe Material: Wool Color: Black Pattern: Solid Closure: Button Extra Details: Fabr...
Chloé Women's Blue Wide-sleeve Wool Sweater Size M
By Chloé
Located in Amman, JO
Chloé Women's Blue Wide-sleeve Wool Sweater, Features Long Sleeve and Boat-Neck. Material: 100% Cashmere Size: EU 38 / Medium (Oversize Fit) Bust: 92cm Waist: 75cm Hip: 100cm Overa...
CHLOE Stella McCartney Vintage wool burgundy military trim cropped cardigan S
By Chloé, Stella McCartney
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHLOE Stella McCartney Vintage grey wool burgundy military trim cropped cardigan S Reference: TGAS/D00737 Brand: Chloe Designer: Stella McCartney Material...
CHLOE 100% wool brown zip front 4 pocket cropped cardigan jacket FR38 M
By Chloé
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHLOE 100% wool brown zip front 4 pocket cropped cardigan jacket FR38 M Reference: JYLM/A00037 Brand: Chloe Material: Wool Color: Brown Pattern: Solid Closure: Zip Extra Details: Sid...