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.
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...
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
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 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 ...
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...
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...
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
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...
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...
CHLOE S/S 2001 Stella McCartney Gold Asymmetrical Wire Frame Shield Sunglasses
By Chloé, Stella McCartney
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...
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 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"
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 ...
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...
New Chloe Sunglasses With Case & Box
By Chloé
Located in Conroe, TX
Chloe Sunglasses Brand New * Plum Gradient Lenses * Orange-Yellow Patterned Frames * Chloe Hardware at Temples * Made in France * 100% UVA/UVB Protection * Comes with Chloe Hard Case...
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".
Vintage Thierry Mugler from the 90's
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Paris, FR
Thierry Mugler sunglasses from the 1990s, featuring a sculptural and assertive design that perfectly embodies the house’s avant-garde aesthetic. This model stands out with its narrow...
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: 156594 Condition: Pre-owned (3000) Handbag Condition: Good Condition Comments: Good Condition. Scuffing t...
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 ...
New Vintage Cartier Scala Platine Rimless Grey Lens Case France Sunglasses
By Cartier
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New 1990 Cartier Scala unique rimless sunglasses with grey (uv protection) lenses. Frame with the front and sides in plating. All hallmarks. Cartier go...
Chanel Vintage 2006 Naked PVC Transparent Gold Classic Flap Bag
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, 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...
Hermes Limited Edition Mini Kelly 20 Sellier Beton Matte Alligator Bag Gold Hard
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a Limited Edition Hermes Kelly 20 Sellier bag featured in Beton Matte Alligator. This mini Kelly bag is light gray with bone undertone (beton + concrete), and the n...
Chanel Chevron Quilted Medium Classic Double Flap Bag with Gold Hardware
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A sophisticated evolution of Chanel’s iconic Classic Flap, this medium double flap bag features the distinctive chevron quilting offering a modern, directional take on a timeless sil...
H 11.03 in W 2.76 in L 11.42 in
Hermès Evelyn III 29 Shoulder Bag in Brown Clemence Leather
By Hermès
Located in Houston, TX
The Hermès Evelyn III 29 Shoulder Bag in brown Clemence leather combines timeless elegance with practical design, featuring a slouchy silhouette and signature perforated H logo. Its ...
CHANEL 2008 Vintage Double Flap eggplant purple quilted lambskin bag
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 2008 Vintage Double Flap eggplant purple quilted lambskin bag Reference: ECLO/A00230 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Model: Classic Double Flap Bag Collection: 2008 Mat...
US Military vintage sunglasses, made in U.S.A. Famous BCG brown polarized lenses
By U.S. Army
Located in Valencia, CA
These are vintage Romco BCG Military Issue eyeglasses frames with polarized lenses produced by US Army in the U.S.A. since the 1960s. Iconic glasses that America doesn't make anymore...
H 1.97 in W 5.79 in
1980s Valentino Vintage Oversized Acetate Sunglasses in Creamy Caramel
By Valentino
Located in Aci Castello, IT
These are a stunning pair of 1980s oversized Italian sunglasses by Valentino, exuding vintage luxury and bold fashion flair.: Made from a high-gloss, marbled acetate in a creamy, lig...
Chanel Vintage Small Classic Flap Exotic Lizard Leather 24K Gold CC Black Bag
By Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Vintage Chanel Small Classic Flap crafted from rare black lizard skin with iconic 24 carat gold plated hardware. A highly collectible early example from Series 1, produced between 19...
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
Feminine, bold and unmistakably glamorous, this vintage Chloé frame captures the bohemian-chic spirit that defined the 2000s. With its oversized round silhouette and striking proport...
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 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 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 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
L 5.52 in
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...