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.
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Chloé 2014 Top Vert FR40 Clare Waight Keller Dark Green Wool Top UK10 US8 Chloe
By Chloé
Located in PARIS, FR
Chloé top from the Fall/Winter 2014 collection, crafted from dark green basket-weave wool. It features a round neck with a hook-and-eye and back zip closure, a straight cut, mutton-l...
See By Chloé Tie Sleeve Dress in Red Polyester
By Chloé
Located in Houston, TX
The See By Chloé Tie Sleeve Dress in Red Polyester is a stylish and versatile piece made from textured crepe fabric. It features short sleeves with charming tie details and an open s...
CHLOE blue washed denim cotton cropped sleeve over shirt FR38 M
By Chloé
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHLOE blue washed denim cotton cropped sleeve over shirt FR38 M Reference: NILI/A00081 Brand: Chloe Material: Denim Color: Blue Pattern: Solid Closure: Button Made in: Tunisia CONDI...
Chloe Straight-Leg Trousers in Black Virgin Wool
By Chloé
Located in Houston, TX
Elevate your workwear style with the Chloe Straight-Leg Trousers. Crafted from luxurious virgin wool with a touch of elastane for a comfortable stretch, these trousers are the perfec...
Chloé Midi Skirt In Ecru Recycled Cashmere
By Chloé
Located in Houston, TX
The Chloé Midi Skirt in Ecru Recycled Cashmere offers the perfect mix of luxury and sustainability. Crafted in Italy from soft, recycled cashmere, this knit maxi skirt features an el...
Chloe Women Eliza Slingback Wedge Sandals Size US 9.5 EU 39.5 Tan Brown Leather
By Chloé
Located in Miami, FL
- Brown leather exterior - Tagged size 39.5 - No box Condition: The sandals are in overall decent condition with no major imperfections Measurements: ( Approximately In In...
Black bi-material dress CHLOE
By Chloé
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black bi-material dress. Front fabric composition: 58% polyester, 42% polyurethane. Back fabric composition: wool jersey. Lining composition: silk Zip closure on the middle back. Poc...
Chloe Round Oversized Green Gradient Gold-Tone Metal Frame Sunglasses
By Chloé
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing the Chloe Round Oversized Green Gradient Gold-Tone Metal Frame Sunglasses, the epitome of chic elegance and playful sophistication. These stunning sunglasses feature a un...
Chloe Silk Tailored Cropped Trousers
By Chloé
Located in London, GB
Chloe Silk Tailored Cropped Trousers Salmon orange trousers crafted from silk and deisgned with a cropped leg detailed with a cuffed hem. Featuring front pleats and fitted waistlin...
Chloe' Gold & Blue Rhinestone Jewel Neckline Blouse
By Chloé
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chloe' gold and blue rhinestone jewel neckline blouse. Abstract print on a cream ground in blue and gold, the round neckline has a circular band of crys...
Chloe, patchwork jeans in blue
By Chloé
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Chloe, patchwork jeans in blue. The item is in very good condition. CONDITION: very good condition SIZE: FR38 - S MEASUREMENTS: length 99 cm, width cm, inside leg length 70 cm, w...
Chloé Fall 2022 Black Silk Wool Fringed Ruffle Cape Sleeve Midi Dress FR 38
By Chloé
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
A dramatic yet beautifully wearable Chloé Fall/Winter 2022 black midi dress crafted in France from a luxurious silk and wool blend. The design centers around an extraordinary layere...
Chloé Dress size 40
By Chloé
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
Viscose (64%) Silk (25%) Polyamid (11%) Sage green color Ruffles applied on shoulders Two pockets Total length cm 88 (36,64 inches)
Chloe Top Indigo Navy with White Nubby Texture S
By Chloé
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a Chloe top indigo dark navy and white top. Lush nubby texture knit top. Short sleeve and jewel neckline with rear zip. Fabric is woo...
Chloe Tan Suede Wrap-Up Ghillie Wedges - 38
By Chloé
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
These Chloe tan suede wrap-up ghillie wedges are in a gladiator style. They have an open toe and have small gold studs on the suede. The shoes are in ...
Chloe Ivory, Blue, & Gold Paisley Printed Silk Blouse w/ Rhinestone Trim - 42
By Chloé
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chloe Ivory, Blue, & Gold Paisley Printed Silk Blouse w/ Rhinestone Trim - 42. This blouse is in excellent condition with a rhinestone trim along the neckline. This silk blouse fea...
CHLOE black SHINY TWEED OPEN Blazer Jacket 36 XS
By Chloé
Located in Zürich, CH
authentic Chloé shiny tweed open blazer in black nylon (36%), polyester (19%), viscose (19%), cotton (14%), acrylic (11%) and elastane (1%) with a peak collar. Lined in acetate (70%)...
Chloé Beige & Yellow Python Print Leather Slide Sandals - EU 38
By Chloé
Located in Amman, JO
Chloé Beige & Yellow Python Print Leather Slide Sandals Step into effortless luxury with these Chloé Beige & Yellow Python Print Leather Slide Sandals. Designed with Chloé's signatu...
Chloe Croc Embossed Logo Leather Loafers
By Chloé
Located in London, GB
Chloe Croc Embossed Logo Leather Loafers Black 'Cheryl' loafers designed with 'Chloe' logo embossed on the vamp straps. Detailed with round moc toe and croc detailing to the padded...
$4,420Sale Price|20% Off
CHLOE Black Sheepskin Leather Double Breasted Mid Length Coat Jacket Dress
By Chloé
Located in Charlotte, NC
Pre-Owned Vintage Condition Sheepskin Leather Plastic Buttons Lined Size 40 Shoulder Width 23" Chest Width 21.25" Sleeve Length 18.5" Total Length 33" 100% Authenticity Guaranteed by...
2000s Chloe Multicolor Paisley Silk Dress Size FR 42
By Chloé
Located in Arnhem, NL
A silk dress with blue, red, green, pink paisley print. The dress features asymmetric bottom, long sleeves, and belt with a silver toned buckle. The condition is perfect. Measureme...
Chloé evening dress circa 1975-1978
By Chloé, Karl Lagerfeld for Chloe
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHLOÉ - (Made in France) Long black crepe evening dress with an embroidered skirt. Fake two-piece with a round collar and long sleeves gathered on the front. Tulle skirt entirely emb...
Chloe Top Striped Graphite and Vanilla Turtleneck Side Zip XS
By Chloé
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a Chloe striped wool top features dark grey graphite and vanilla stripes. Fold over turtleneck. Left side has a working gold zip with round toggle. Zip open to rele...
Chloe Woody Shearling Flat Slides in Beige Canvas
By Chloé
Located in Houston, TX
Luxuriously cozy and effortlessly stylish, the **Chloé Woody Shearling Flat Slides in beige canvas** offer soft shearling lining and a refined neutral palette—perfect for chic loungi...
Chloé Pussy Bow Printed Blouse in Brown Silk
By Chloé
Located in Houston, TX
The Chloé Pussy Bow Printed Blouse in brown silk is a timeless and elegant piece that adds a touch of femininity to any wardrobe. Crafted from luxurious silk, it features a delicate ...
See by Chloé Cotton Skirt - '10s
By Chloé
Located in Milano, Lombardia
White cotton short skirt from See by Chloé featuring soft gathering, a double-layered silhouette, and back button closure - chic and breezy for summer. Measurements: Waist:37;Leng...
Cream Chloe Leather & Shearling Low-Top Sneakers Size 36
By Chloé
Located in New York, NY
Cream leather and shearling low-top sneakers by Chloe. Rubber soles. Lace-up tie closures at tops. 1" platform height, 1" heel height.
$1,100Sale Price|26% Off
Chloé Karl Lagerfeld Brushstroke Figural Print Painted Buttons Blazer, 1996
By Chloé
Located in Boca Raton, FL
The Chloé brand reflects a certain aura of softness and gentility that tends to always be present in the design whether by use of flowing fabrics or whimsical prints. While the designs have stuck a balance between the modern and traditional, the Lagerfeld era of Chloé sedimented a more modern appeal especially during his second term directing the house. From the Spring 1996 collection, the sleek yet charming aesthetic of the collection is reflected through this Chloé blazer...
Chloe Silk Abstract Print Dress
By Chloé
Located in London, GB
Chloe Silk Abstract Print Dress Black loose shift dress with brightly colour pattern through out. Size - 42IT Condition - Excellent Com...
Chloe Cream and Smoked Lucite with Double-Arm Sunglasses
By Chloé
Located in New York, NY
Chloe cream and smoked lucite sunglasses are accented with double-arms combined into one. The front measures 5 1/2" across, height is 2 1/4", arms are 5 1/2".
Chloè by Phoebe Philo S/S 2004 White Cotton Studded Jacket
By Phoebe Philo, Chloé
Located in Caserta, IT
- Designed by Phoebe Philo - Spring/Summer 2004 - Cream Cotton Double-Breasted Jacket - Ivory cotton twill jacket with a tailored silhouette; - structured double-breasted front with...