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.
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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...
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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
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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
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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
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New Chloe Silver Beige Sunglasses With Case & Box
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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...
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Located in Conroe, TX
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Chloé round oversized sunglasses in light tortoiseshell acetate with silver deta
By Chloé
Located in PARIS, FR
Chloé round oversized sunglasses in light tortoiseshell acetate with silver details on the temples. Front width 15 cm, lens dimensions approximately 5.3 x 5.3 cm. The sunglasses have...
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 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...
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...
Chloé Oversized Blonde Tortoise Acetate Frame Sunglasses
By Chloé
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Chloé Oversized Blonde Tortoise Acetate Frame Sunglasses effortlessly combine classic elegance with modern sophistication. Featuring a bold, oversized design, these sunglasses make a...
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"
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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
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 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 ...
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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...
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New Chloe Sunglasses With Case & Box
By Chloé
Located in Conroe, TX
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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".
Hermès Sac Epaule Constance 1970s Black Precious Leather Shoulder Bag Hermes
By Hermès
Located in PARIS, FR
Hermès Constance model bag in black exotic leather (Porosus), interior in soft black leather with one patch pocket and one zipped pocket, clasp with the famous H motif in gold metal ...
Chanel Vintage 2006 Naked PVC Transparent Gold Classic Flap Bag
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Chanel rare vintage transparent “Naked” Classic Flap bag, a highly collectible novelty piece from the 2006–2008 era. Designed in clear PVC with metallic gold leather trim, this medi...
Unavailable|$18,500
Hermès Gold Madame Kelly Elan GHW
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
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$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 1994 Iconic Spring Runway Vintage Pearl Round Sunglasses Rare
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
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Chanel Grand Sac Boy 2015 Black Leather Golden HDW Chanel Large Boy Bag
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
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New Vintage Giorgio Armani Oval Dark Tortoise 1990 Sunglasses
By EMPORIO ARMANI
Located in Baleares, Baleares
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Miu Miu MU 09MV DHE101 Grey/Black Optical Eyeglasses 49/19/140, Ornated
Located in New York, NY
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Chanel Chevron Quilted Medium Classic Double Flap Bag with Gold Hardware
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
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CHANEL black quilted leather 16K 2.55 REISSUE MINI HANGER FLAP Bag
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel 2.55 Reissue Hanger Flap Mini shoulder bag in black quilted aged calfskin leather. This rare runway iteration reimagines the house’s iconic silhouette with a st...
Emporio Armani, Vintage black leather handbag with fringes.
By EMPORIO ARMANI
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
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CHANEL dark blue metal ROUND Sunglasses 4206
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
These 100% authentic Chanel round sunglasses are crafted from dark blue metal and feature sleek blue lenses. The design includes a silver-tone bridge and arms, both engraved with the...
Chloé Lunettes Soleil 2022 Poppy Iconic Sunglasses Chloe
By Chloé
Located in PARIS, FR
Chloé Poppy sunglasses, circa 2022, round, oversized frame in pale gold (between gold and silver) metal, with gradient brown-gray lenses. Frame width 15.5 cm, lens dimensions 6 x 6 c...
Vintage Chloé sunglasses from 2000's
By Chloé
Located in Paris, FR
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By Chloé
Located in Conroe, TX
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Chloé Oversized Gradient Sunglasses
By Chloé
Located in Amman, JO
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Chloé Oversized Square Sunglasses
By Chloé
Located in Amman, JO
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CHLOE brown acetate 2022 AVIATOR Sunglasses CH0129S
By Chloé
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chloé 2022 aviator sunglasses in brown transparent acetate. Feature gold-tone metal details and gradient brown lenses.Have been worn and are in excellent condition. Co...
Chloe heart shape Rosie brown gradient lens gold oversized sunglasses NIB
By Chloé
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Chloe heart shaped Rosie sunglasses in brown with gold hardware Unique and feminine with a hint of mischief, the Rosie line is reimagined in a playful heart shape. Distinctive thick bevelled lenses create a strong yet light silhouette in these heart sunglasses. The soft curves are offset by rich metal details, such as the sunburst-shaped piece securing the lens, and the Maison's exclusive engraved filigree pattern decorating the temples. The gradient brown lenses add a vibrant pop of colour, in contrast to the elegant gold metal. The temple tips include Chloé's signature drop-shaped opening to pair these brown sunglasses with eyewear jewellery. - 100% UVA and UVB protection - 4 mm thick lenses - Adjustable nose pads - Flex and click hinges - Not prescription friendly - Filter category: 1 - Chloé logo engraved on the top of the left temple and hot stamped in gold on the nose pads - Chloé signature at the temple tips: drop-shaped opening trimmed with metal - Can be accessorised with all eyewear jewels These ladies...
Chloe heart shape Rosie pink gradient lens gold oversized sunglasses NIB
By Chloé
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Chloe heart shaped Rosie sunglasses in pink with gold hardware Unique and feminine with a hint of mischief, the Rosie line is reimagined in a playful heart shape. Distinctive thick bevelled lenses create a strong yet light silhouette in these heart sunglasses. The soft curves are offset by rich metal details, such as the sunburst-shaped piece securing the lens, and the Maison's exclusive engraved filigree pattern decorating the temples. The gradient pink lenses add a vibrant pop of colour, in contrast to the elegant gold metal. The temple tips include Chloé's signature drop-shaped opening to pair these pink sunglasses with eyewear jewellery. - 100% UVA and UVB protection - 4 mm thick lenses - Adjustable nose pads - Flex and click hinges - Not prescription friendly - Filter category: 1 - Chloé logo engraved on the top of the left temple and hot stamped in gold on the nose pads - Chloé signature at the temple tips: drop-shaped opening trimmed with metal - Can be accessorised with all eyewear jewels These ladies...
CHLOE grey & silver TILIA Sunglasses gradient grey Lenses CL 2181 A
By Chloé
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chloé Tilia sunglasses in grey and silver acetate with a gold-tone metal star on one lens. Come with gradient grey lenses. Have been worn and are in excellent conditio...
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 * Made in France * 100% UVA/UVB Prote...
Black Chloe Metal Aviator Shield Sunglasses
By Chloé
Located in New York, NY
Product details: Black metal aviator shield sunglasses by Chloe. Stud accents. Thin stems. 2.75" lens height. Condition: Pre-owned. Very good. Est. Retail $ 320.00
Chloé CE 1475 Sunglasses
By Chloé
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
New Summer 2019 Collection Brand new from boutique, with case Sunglasses Shell like frames Salmon color Length cm 14 (5.5 inches) Made in Italy Worldwide express shipping included i...