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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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, gold metal pendant
By Chloé
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Chloe, gold metal pendant. The item is in good condition.
Rare Hermès "Les Mésanges" by Xavier de Poret Silk Carré Scarf 90 cm 1960
By Hermès
Located in TETOUAN, MA
An Exceptional and Rare Hermès "Les Mésanges" Silk Carré Scarf Designed by the renowned French wildlife painter Xavier de Poret and first introduced by Hermès in 1960, Les Mésanges ...
Exceptional Hermès Silk Scarf EVA Philippe Dumas 90 cm RARE
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Stunning and Rare Authentic Hermès Scarf Print: "EVA" Pattern: 2 hair seen from above adorned with flowers in a crown Designed by Philippe DUMAS in 1976 This one is a reissue fr...
Rare Archive Salvatore Ferragamo "Fox and Flowers" silk scarf A/W 1987
By Salvatore Ferragamo
Located in Rubiera, RE
Rare Archive Salvatore Ferragamo "Fox and Flowers" Silk Crêpe de Chine Scarf, Autumn/Winter 1987 A magnificent and highly collectible vintage Salvatore Ferragamo silk scarf from the...
2004 JUNYA WATANABE knit tiger print scarf
By Junya Watanabe
Located in Austin, TX
2004 JUNYA WATANABE knit tiger print scarf 46" x 32" Condition: Excellent One Size
Rare Hermès Vintage Silk Scarf Scotland Red Green Philippe Ledoux 35'
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Lovely Authentic Hermès Scarf Print: "SCOTLAND" Pattern: emblems of Scotland Vintage scarf designed by Philippe Ledoux in 1963 Made of silk Colorways: Red, Green, Yellow golden ...
HERMES oatmeal cashmere silk CAVALCADOUR 140 Scarf
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Hermès 'Cavalcadour 140' shawl by Henri d'Origny in ivory cashmere (65%) and silk (35%) with details in yellow, brown, dark green and olive. Has been worn and is in excellent condition. Story Behind: Cavalcadour is a joyous cavalcade of reins which twist and turn like ribbons. Decorated with delicately worked fleur de lys buckles and the crown of France, they are inspired by the buckles worn by the horses of the Count of Chambord. He was the grandson of Charles X, son of the Duke of Berry and last in the line of the senior branch of the Bourbons. The designer borrowed these reins from the Emile Hermès collection and dreamt up bits and spurs...
HERMES silk BINGATA Twilly Scarf Scarf Vert Noir Saumon Moutarde
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Hermès Bingata twilly by Natsuno Hidaka in Vert Noir (sage green), Saumon (salmon) and Moutard (mustard) silk twill (100%) with de...
Hermès Shawl 140 "Jungle Love"
By Hermès
Located in VALBONNE, FR
Très rare Châle Hermès 140 "Jungle Love" en Cachemire et Soie, dessiné par Robert Dallet, dans sa boite. Modèle collector.
Hermès Giant Triangle Silk Shawl Scarf Mini Brides De Gala Camel Black
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Exceptional and Gorgeous Authentic Hermès Shawl Print: "Mini Brides de Gala" Designed by Hugo Grygkar in 1957, this version is from 2020 Made in France Made of 100% Silk Colorwa...
$399
W 34.26 in L 34.65 in
Hermès Silk Scarf Vintage Roue Arriere du Carosse Imperial Vauzelles 1983 1B
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Absolutely Gorgeous Authentic Hermès Scarf Pattern: "Roue Arrière du Carosse Impérial de la Cour de Vienne" Designed by Christiane Vauzelles in 1983 This is a rare Vintage scarf, rated 1B in the Hermès Scarves Book...
HERMES eggplant silk UN SIECLE DE COURSES A DEAUVILLE 90 Twill Scarf
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Hermès 'Un Siecle de Courses a Deauville 90' scarf by Hubert de Watrigant in beige and orange silk twill (100%) with eggplant border and details in lilac, blue and gre...
Hermes pink CIRQUE MOLIER 140 Scarf silk Mousseline
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Hermès Cirque Molier 140 scarf in dusty pin silk (100%) with details in light rose, pale petrol, white, beige, light brow, light grey, gre...
HERMES pistachio green silk AMAZONIA 90 Twill Scarf
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Hermès 'Amazonia 90' scarf by Laurence Bourthoumieux in pistachio green silk twill (100%) with darker border and details in beige, pink, violet and grey. Has been worn...
Hermès Silk Scarf De Madras A Zakynthos Turtle Pink Beige 35 inches
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Amazing and Gorgeous Authentic Hermès Scarf Rare colorway ! Print: "De Madras A Zakynthos" Pattern: turtle and tortoiseshell Designed by Dominik. A. Jarlégant in 2009 Made in Fr...
HERMES silk FACTORY SUITE Twilly Scarf Jaune Vif Rose Malabar Vert
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Hermès Hermes Factory Suite twilly scarf in white silk twill (100%) with details in bright yellow, pink, green and blue. Has been worn and is in excellent condition. Measurements Width 5cm (2in) Length 86cm (33.5in) Based on the Hermès Factory scarf...
CHLOE 2025 Chain Tail Shearling Fur Scarf Bold Brown
By Chloé
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chloé Chain Tails scarf in bold brown shearling fur, a striking accessory built around the house's playful, tactile design codes. Crafted from luxury shearling fur, th...
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