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.
$295Sale Price|43% Off
New Chloe Dark Olive Sunglasses With Case & Cards
By Chloé
Located in Conroe, TX
Chloe Coveted Sunglasses Brand New * Stunning Dark Olive Frames * Brushed Bronze Hardware * Chloe Details on Temples * Made in France * 100% UVA/UVB Protection * With Case, Cleanin...
$375Sale Price|28% Off
New Chloe Gold Sunglasses With Case & Box
By Chloé
Located in Conroe, TX
Chloe Sunglasses Brand New Bead Detail at Sides * Gold Frames * Graduated Lenses * Made in France * 100% UVA/UVB Protection * With Box, Case & Cleaning Clothing
$356Sale Price|25% Off
New Chloe Sunglasses With Case & Box
By Chloé
Located in Conroe, TX
Chloe Sunglasses Brand New Size: 56-20-140 * Graduated Lenses * Made in France * 100% UVA/UVB Protection * With Box, Case & Cleaning Clothing
$298Sale Price|29% Off
New Chloe Gold Sunglasses With Case & Box
By Chloé
Located in Conroe, TX
Chloe Sunglasses Brand New * Gold Frames * Graduated Lenses * Made in France * 100% UVA/UVB Protection * With Box, Case & Cleaning Clothing
$295Sale Price|43% Off
New Chloe Sunglasses With Case & Box
By Chloé
Located in Conroe, TX
Chloe Sunglasses Brand New * Plum Gradient Lenses * Faux Wood Look Frames * Chloe Hardware at Temples * Made in France * 100% UVA/UVB Protection * Comes with Chloe Hard Case, Chloe B...
CHLOE S/S 2001 Stella McCartney Gold Asymmetrical Wire Frame Shield Sunglasses
By Stella McCartney, Chloé
Located in Thiensville, WI
DESCRIPTION: CHLOE S/S 2001 Gold Asymmetrical Wire Frame Shield Sunglasses 76S Brand / Manufacturer: Chloe Collection: Spring / Summer 2001 Designer: Stella McCartney Style: Shiel...
$393Sale Price|25% Off
New Chloe Silver Beige Sunglasses With Case & Box
By Chloé
Located in Conroe, TX
Chloe Coveted Sunglasses Brand New * Stunning Silver Beige Frames * Brushed Stainless Hardware * Seen on Many Stars * Chloe Details on Temples * M...
New Chloe Size 37 / 7 Brown Suede Leather Over The Knee Riding Boots
By Chloé
Located in San Diego, CA
Brand new and impossible to find CHLOE brown suede over the knee riding boots! Beautiful rich bron color. Hidden zipper up the interior bottom. Leather lined at née for extra comfort...
$380Sale Price|20% Off
New Chloe Sunglasses With Case & Box
By Chloé
Located in Conroe, TX
Chloe Sunglasses Brand New Size: 59-16-135 * Graduated Lenses * Made in France * 100% UVA/UVB Protection * With Box, Case & Cleaning Clothing
Chloe Black Leather Open Toe Platform Wedge Clogs 38.5
By Chloé
Located in Oakland, CA
Chloe platform wedge clogs. Stamped size 38.5. Black leather upper. Open toe. Leather sole in honey brown. The shoes are in good pre-worn conditio...
CHLOE nude pink OVAL Sunglasses CH0088S
By Chloé
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chloé CH0088S oval sunglasses in nude acetate and light grey gradient lenses. Have been worn and are in excellent condition. Come with case. Measurements Model CH008...
Chloe Suede and Snakeskin Flats
By Chloé
Located in London, GB
A great pair of flat pumps for Spring by Chloe. The shoes are in a light beige suede with snakeskin heel back. The have leather soles. Size 38 1/2 . Made in Italy.
Chloe Leather and Suede Mules
By Chloé
Located in London, GB
A chic and comfortable pair of summer shoes by Chloe. In an attractive biscuit colour, the uppers are a mix of suede and leather. They have leather soles and a block heel. Made in It...
Chloe Blonde Tortoise Round Oversized Sunglasses
By Chloé
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Chloe Blonde Tortoise Round Oversized Sunglasses are the epitome of chic sophistication and timeless elegance. Crafted with a beautiful blend of warm blonde tortoise pattern and ...
Chloe cream with gold accents sunglasses
By Chloé
Located in New York, NY
Chloe cream colored with gold tone accents, along with 'Chloe' logo on sides.
Front height: 2 3/8"
Front width: 5 3/4"
Sides measures 5 5/8"
Chloé Oversized Square Sunglasses
By Chloé
Located in Amman, JO
Embrace effortless elegance with these Chloé oversized square sunglasses, featuring soft gradient lenses and chic rounded edges. The smoky grey frame is finished with subtle gold-ton...
Chloe Aviator Sunglasses
By Chloé
Located in London, GB
Chloe Aviator Sunglasses Gold metal framed aviator sunglasses with pink gradient lenses. Dusty pink thin arms with gold temple tips and 'Chloe' engraved accents to the sides. Prov...
Chloe Gunmetal Metallic Flats - 38.5
By Chloé
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chloe Gunmetal Metallic Flats - 38.5 These beautiful flats are in excellent condition. They appear to have never been worn before. The fabric of the shoe is thin and has a silver me...
CHLOE Red Sand brown 2022 MERIL CHECK JACQUARD Bucket Hat 57
By Chloé
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chloé Meril bucket hat is crafted from handwoven cognac brown, white, and black check jacquard cotton (100%). A stylish and casual accessory, it blends artisanal ...
CHLOE red multicolor cashmere blend STRIPED FRINGED KNIT MUFFLER Scarf
By Chloé
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chloé striped long shawl in red, yellow, blue, salmon, baby pink and brown cashmere (93%), wool (5%), alpaca (1%) and polyamide (1%) panels with fringed trims. Has bee...
Chloe Polished Gold Hardware Frame Accented with Lambskin Sunglasses
By Chloé
Located in New York, NY
Chloe's wonderfully detailed polished gold hardware frames are accented with tan lambskin along the arms as well as the center front. The arms are accented with engraved with ...
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 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".
Chloe Belt Marine Blue Twill on Leather S
By Chloé
Located in Miami, FL
Chloe blue marine canvas on leather belt. Has a sense of being Cargo inspired! Wraps around waist to close at rear with double row of 5 snaps. Front has 2 pale pink enamel...
Chloé Aviator Sunglasses
By Chloé
Located in Amman, JO
Delicate yet daring, these Chloé aviator sunglasses feature a lightweight silver-tone metal frame and dreamy pink gradient lenses. A modern take on a timeless silhouette, this pair a...
Chloe Oversized Sunglasses
By Chloé
Located in London, GB
Chloe Oversized Sunglasses Taupe brown, rounded silhouette oversized sunglasses with light purple gradient lenses providing 100% UV protection. Thin arms with a silver 'Chloe' engr...
Chanel Black Quilted Caviar Medium Chanel 25 Hobo Handbag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Chanel Black Quilted Caviar Medium Chanel 25 Hobo SKU: Z150834 MSRP: 6700.00 USD Condition: Pre-owned Condition Description: Intrinsically Chanel, the medium Coco top...
Hermes Kelly HSS 20 Sellier Craie Etoupe Mini Bag Gold Hardware Epsom Leather
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Kelly HSS 20 Sellier bag featured in coveted Craie and Etoupe. A warm neutral color combination for year round wear. Epsom leather accentuated with Gold h...
Chanel 1994 Iconic Spring Runway Vintage Pearl Round Sunglasses Rare
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 1994 Spring Runway Vintage Pearl Round Sunglasses Rare Silver-tone metal Chanel vintage round sunglasses with faux pearl trim at frames and arms, adjustable nose pads and tin...
$8,920
H 2 in W 5.5 in L 5.2 in
Chanel White 1994 Runway Karl Lagerfeld CC Logo Iconic Rare Sunglasses
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel White 1994 Runway Karl Lagerfeld CC Logo Iconic Rare Sunglasses From the 1994 Chanel runway collection, these glasses were made for the catwalk as a Sample and never made it ...
Chanel Gold Metallic Lizard Golden Class Wallet on Chain
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Chanel Gold Metallic Lizard Golden Class Wallet on Chain SKU: 114357 Condition: Pre-owned (3000) Handbag Condition: Good Condition Comments: Good Condition. Scuffing t...
$1,568Sale Price|20% Off
2000's GUCCI by Tom Ford Monogram Logo Horsebit Bag Ruthenium Hardware
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in BELLEVUE HILL, NSW
Dating to the early 2000's, this Tom Ford designed Gucci bag is made of signature GG monogram logo canvas with black leather trim & ruthenium tone hardware. It features a front flap ...
$823Sale Price|51% Off
H 9.85 in W 12.6 in D 4.34 in
Christian Dior Black Quilted Nylon LARGE Lady Di Bag 1990s
By Christian Dior
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
This large authentic Christian Dior Lady Nylon Tote Bag from 1995 is a remarkable piece that embodies the fashion trends of the 1990s, combining practicality with luxury. Its stunnin...
CHRISTIAN DIOR black & red leather 2018 LADY DIOR MEDIUM HEART CLOVER Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Christian Dior Limited Edition Lady Dior shoulder bag in black calfskin embellished with red and black beads and heart & clover e...
Chanel Classic Flap Mini Satin Paris Cuba Cigar Label Print Pink Multicolor 2017
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Classic Flap Mini Satin Paris Cuba Cigar Label Print Pink Multicolor, 2017 These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags. CONDITION: VERY GOOD This previo...
$8,920
H 6 in W 10 in L 3 in
Chanel 1994 Top Handle Rare Limited Edition Quilted Flap Gold Metallic Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Rare Limited Edition 1994 Runway Gold Metallic Quilted Lambskin Flap 1994 {VINTAGE 28 Years} 2 Interior pockets 6" H x 10" W x 3" D Handle Drop: 20" Made in France
Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent S/S 2004 Double Horn Frame Black Suede Bag
By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in Montgomery, TX
Vintage Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Limited Edition Shoulder Bag S/S 2004 Collection N# 129282-000926 Black Suede, Double Horn, Gold Tone Metal Frame, YSL Crystals...
New Tom Ford for Gucci FW 2004 Leather Lizard Serpent Web Limited Edition Bag
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
An iconic and rare collector’s piece from Tom Ford’s final years at Gucci, this Fall 2004 limited edition shoulder bag is a masterclass in bold luxury and statement design. Crafted ...
New Chloe Horn Tortoise Sunglasses With Lucite With Case & Box
By Chloé
Located in Conroe, TX
Chloe Horn Sunglasses Brand New * Stunning Green Gradient Lenses * Gray/Green Horn Patterned Frames * Unique Clear Lucite Stems * Designed to Match the Saskia Handbag * Frame Width 5...
Chloé Cream Leather Silver Chain Belt
By Chloé
Located in London, GB
CONDITION is Very good. Minimal wear to the belt is evident. Minimal wear to the leather sections where discolouration is visible. Cracking to the leather seal on both leather sectio...
Chloé Oversized Gradient Sunglasses
By Chloé
Located in Amman, JO
Chloé Oversized Gradient Sunglasses Channel effortless elegance with these Chloé oversized gradient sunglasses, the perfect accessory for the modern woman. Crafted with a metallic g...
Chloé Cat Eye Brown Gradient Sunglasses
By Chloé
Located in London, GB
CONDITION is Very Good. Hardly any visible wear to sunglasses is evident on this used Chloé designer resale item. Comes with original case. Details Multicolour Acetate Sunglasses Cat eye...
Chloé Logo Silhouette Scarf
By Chloé
Located in London, GB
CONDITION is Very Good. Hardly any visible wear to the scarf is evident on this Chloé designer resale item. Details Multicolour Cotton Square scarf ...
Chloé Brown Logo Buckle Leather Belt
By Chloé
Located in London, GB
CONDITION is Very good. Minimal wear to the belt is evident, there are scratches on the hardware opening clasp and marks on the leather of this used Chloé designer resale item. ...
Printed scarf CHLOE
By Chloé
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Printed scarf. No fabric composition tag but it's probably in silk. SIZE 160cm X 22cm
Chloé Beige Leather Eyelets Belt
By Chloé
Located in London, GB
CONDITION is Very good. Hardly any visible wear to the belt is evident on this used Chloé designer resale item. This item comes with an original dust bag and box. Details ...
Chloé Brown Rimless Scalloped Square Sunglasses
By Chloé
Located in London, GB
CONDITION is Very good. Hardly any visible wear to sunglasses is evident on this used Chloé designer resale item. This item comes with the original case and box. Details ...
Chloé Silver Nola CE127S Aviator Sunglasses
By Chloé
Located in London, GB
CONDITION is Good. Minor wear to sunglasses is evident. Light tarnishing to hardware of nose pads on this used Chloé designer resale item. This item comes with original case. ...
Chloe Perry T-bar Pumps
By Chloé
Located in London, GB
Gorgeous Chloe Perry t-bar pumps. Worn once and come with 1 x dustbag. Made from punched grey patent leather with brass ring trimmed t-bar front and half s...
Chloé Silver Milla Oversized Round Sunglasses
By Chloé
Located in London, GB
CONDITION is Very good. Hardly any visible wear to sunglasses is evident on this used Chloé designer resale item. These sunglasses come with original case and box. Details ...