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.
Chloé Pre Fall 2022 Top FR42 Milk Linen Blouse UK14 US12 New with tags Chloe
By Chloé
Located in PARIS, FR
Chloé blouse from the Pre Fall 2022 collection by Gabriela Hearst in ecru linen, round neck closed by 7 buttons, 6 of which are hidden, large ruffle on the chest and shoulders, embro...
Chloe 1995s Top FR40 Red Black Silk Ascot Knot Blouse UK12 US10 Lagerfeld Chloé
By Chloé, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in PARIS, FR
Chloé top circa 1995 (by Karl Lagerfeld) blouse in red silk crepe speckled with black accompanied by these 2 ascots and removable bow, semi-open shirt collar at the front, where the ...
Chloé circa 1985 Top FR38 Khaki Brown Paisley Silk Blouse UK10 US8 Chloe
By Chloé
Located in PARIS, FR
Chloé top circa 1985 silk blouse with a PAISLEY pattern in shades of green, orange and ochre on a khaki background, wide boat neck closed by 6 gold metal buttons on each side, long s...
Chloe Silk, Linen & Cotton Blend Lace & Pearl Detail Top
By Chloé
Located in London, GB
Chloe Silk, Linen & Cotton Blend Lace & Pearl Detail Top Ivory blouse crafted from silk, linen and cotton blend and detailed with white lace and mini pearl embellishment to the fron...
New Chloe Fall 2007 Mushy Peas Chartreuse Racerback Sleeveless Tank Top Shirt
By Phoebe Philo, Chloé
Located in San Diego, CA
New Fall 2007 CHLOE chartreuse green racerback tank top! Label reads the whimsical color to be "Mushy Peas." This essential beauty comes from the first season Paulo Melim Anderson took the reigns as chief designer for Chloe. The designer had big shoes to fill following the departure of legendary Phoebe Philo. This collection was met with huge success for the brand! Wonderful vibrant color that adds just the right amount of splash to any outfit. Racerback style elegantly displays the back and shoulders. Soft luxurious fabric drapes the body beautifully, and stretches to fit. Simply slips over the head. Very well made, with a fantastic fit! Great layered under a blouse or alone. Perfect with shorts, a skirt, jeans or trousers. The pictured vintage Ralph Lauren Blue label blue and white floral cotton midi skirt, and the YSL rope...
Chloe 1985s Top FR40 Oversized Autumn Silk Blouse UK12 US10 Chloé Karl Lagerfeld
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chloé
Located in PARIS, FR
Chloé top circa 1983 by Karl Lagerfeld blouse in multicolored silk crepon in shades of green, rust and camel with floral pattern, high roll collar closed by 2 buttons in the neck, th...
Chloe 1995s Top FR40 Green silk pleated Shirt Blouse UK12 US10 Lagerfeld Chloé
By Chloé, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in PARIS, FR
Chloé top circa 1995 (by Karl Lagerfeld) green silk satin blouse with colorful geometric pattern, pleated on the front, back and all the sleeves, shirt collar closed by 4 buttons, lo...
Chloe Phoebe Philo Spring 2002 Novelty Monkey Butterfly Print Long Sleeve Shirt
By Phoebe Philo, Chloé
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare and collectible Spring / Summer 2002 CHLOE by PHOEBE PHILO novelty monkey and butterfly print long sleeve top ! This amazing blouse is from ...
1990s Chloe Leopard Cheetah Print Taupe + Gray + Brown 90s Sleeveless Tunic Top
By Chloé
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic vintage late 90s CHLOE leopard cheetah print sleeveless tunic shirt! Features flattering animal prints in grey, brown, ivory and tan throughout. Poc...
Chloé 2015 Top Dentelle FR40 Ecru Cotton Lace ruffles Top Blouse UK12 US8 Chloe
By Chloé
Located in PARIS, FR
Chloé top blouse from the SS2015 collection in ecru cotton lace, round neck fastened with a button at the back, two wide ruffles across the upper chest and 2/3 sleeves, mini silk cre...
Chloe by Karl Lagerfeld Bow Tied Poets Blouse
By Chloé
Located in New York, NY
Chloe by Karl Lagerfeld Bow Tied Poets Blouse in blueberry floral Japonesque printed silk crepe. High double wrapped tie closes with a bow at front gathered neckline and huge gathere...
Chloe White Cotton Top Blouse, Size Medium
By Chloé
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Product details: The top features cape style with flare sleeves with ruffled finish detail and crew neck line.
Chloe Spring Summer 2013 Clare Waight Keller Orange Fizz Sleeveless Silk Top
By Chloé
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful CHLOE by CLARE WAIGHT KELLER ' Orange Fizz ' silk sleeveless shirt ! Features a vibrant color of orange on a luxurious silk (92%) and ela...
Chloe Navy and Black Tank Top Blouse, Size 38
By Chloé
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
- Sleeveless - Featuring black slick with navy lace detail - Includes black cami top with spaghetti straps - V neckline
Chloé Top FR40 Milk Silk Precious Blouse UK12 US10 Chloe
By Chloé
Located in PARIS, FR
Top Chloé blouse in ecru silk crepe, straight cut, deep neckline closed by a jewel button (and an intermediate hook), chest and sleeves embroidered with an openwork crochet pattern, ...
Chloe Virgin Wool Lace-Embellished Top/Jumper
By Chloé
Located in London, GB
Chloe Virgin Wool Lace-Embellished Top/Jumper Ivory top fully crafted from virgin wool and adorned with a floral lace trim to the cuffs and hem. Cut in a relaxed silhouette with a ...
Chloe Fall 2017 RTW runway Dreamscape Embroidered Top Clare Waight Keller
By Chloé
Located in Алматинский Почтамт, KZ
Chloe Dreamscape Embroidered Tulle Top Chloe by Clare Waight Keller Chloé sheer tulle top featuring Dreamscape embroidery. From the Fall 2017 Ready-to-Wear Collection. Georgette cam...
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...
$657
Size: F 36 (Vintage)
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Wine Red Silk Tie Neck Open Front Blouse, 1970s/1980s
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in Munich, DE
This is a beautiful deep wine red silk blouse by Yves Saint Laurent from the late 1970s or early 1980s with a celebrity bonus. It comes direct from the estate of Hannelore Elsner, an...
THAKOON Size 2 White Cotton Blend Aplique A-Line Blouse
By Thakoon
Located in San Francisco, CA
THAKOON sleeveless blouse comes in a white cotton blend poplin fabric featuring a sleeveless style and flowers detail at frontal hem.Very Good Pre-Owned Condition. Marked: 2 M...
$199Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 2
1990s Diane Von Furstenberg ' Leaf ' Print Safari Strapless Cotton Blouse
By Diane von Furstenberg
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 90s Diane Von Furstenberg green and white cotton strapless top! 3-D leaf print, with a trapeze/free flowing waist. Buttons at top back. Can easily be dressed day to night. ...
$558Sale Price|25% Off
Size: Large
2000s Roberto Cavalli Lion Animal Print Gold Lame Size Large Racerback Top Shirt
By Roberto Coin, Just Cavalli
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy vintage early 2000s ROBERTO CAVALLI / Just Cavalli lion print and gold lame rayon jersey top ! Features an allover animal print with gold lame straps and racerback. Hidden zippe...
A French Brocaded Satin Silk Evening Jacket Circa 1930/1950
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1930/1950 France Evening or party jacket inspired by Amazone style, in brown silk satin with gold stylized patterns in volutes, feathers and panaches. This is a reuse of an older dress...
Mid 1990s Gucci by Tom Ford Peach Knit Lace Up Sweater Tank Top
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a peach-colored knit lace-up Gucci sweater top designed by Tom Ford. From the mid-1990s, this knit tank top features a square neckline, spaghe...
F/W 1999 Gianni Versace by Donatella Creme White Satin Crepe Button Up
By Gianni Versace Couture, Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a crepe satin button-up designed by Donatella for the Gianni Versace Fall/Winter 1999 collection. This collection featured many forms of similar pearlized beading and butt...
Bottega Veneta Multicolored Short Sleeves Blouse Top, Size 38
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Product details: The top features abstract patter print with asymmetric fit design.
Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche YSL 1985s Top FR38 Ecru Silk Ascot Blouse UK10 US
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in PARIS, FR
Top Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche circa 1985 blouse in ecru silk crepe, straight cut, pussy bow collar closed by 6 mother-of-pearl buttons, long (wide) sleeves closed by a matching ...
$276
Size: UK 10-12 US 6-8
Vintage 1950's Pinstriped Shirt Cotton Lilac Striped Blouse UK 10-12 US 6-8
Located in Nashville, TN
This classic 1950's lilac and white pinstriped cotton blouse, is just the perfect piece to add to your every day wardrobe. The V shaped cross-over neckline, is framed by a pointed ...
Art Deco Glass Bead Embroidered Chiffon Blouse
Located in Sharon, CT
A Deco period hand beaded with copper and glass, silk 'Peasant' blouse.
$1,095
Size: Small - Large
1970s Yves Saint Laurent Russian Collection Lipstick Red Boho Peasant Blouse Top
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare and collectible vintage 70s YSL Rive Gauche cotton peasant shirt from the infamous 1976 RUSSIAN COLLECTION! Features a lightweight textured cotton that lo...
Chloé S/S 2001 Iconic Pineapple Print Puffed Shoulder Tie Front Top
By Chloé
Located in BELLEVUE HILL, NSW
Designed by Stella McCartney for Chloe's S/S 2001 ready-to-wear collection, this iconic pineapple top appeared on the runway that season in a turquoise colourway. Playful in style & ...
Chloe Pleated Top With Sheer Back
By Chloé
Located in London, GB
Chloe Pleated Top With Sheer Back Black top embellished with pleated front and sheer fabric to rear detailed with a slit. Featuring V-neckline and sleeveless design. Rrp Approx. £...
Chloé 2007 Top FR40 Silk Pekin Ruffles Blouse UK12 US8 Chloe
By Chloé
Located in PARIS, FR
Chloé top SS2007 collection blouse in ecru silk chiffon with fine grooves like stripes, round neck decorated with a double ruffle around the neck and along the entire length of the f...
Chloe Stella McCartney F/W 2000 Runway Beaded Embellished Top Gisele Bündchen
By Chloé
Located in Melbourne, VIC
As seen on Gisele Bündchen on the Chloé’s F/W 2000 runway, this piece is a celebration of intricate craftsmanship and vintage-inspired elegance. Designed during Stella McCartney’s te...
Chloé SS2018 Apricot Silk Ruffles Top US6
By Chloé
Located in PARIS, FR
Top Chloé Spring Summer 2018 collection (by Natacha Ramsay-Levy) in apricot-colored silk twill, flared shape, deep V-neckline at front edged with a micro tulle ruffle and a long plea...
Chloé See By Chloé Brown Pleated Collar Blouse Size S
By Chloé
Located in London, GB
CONDITION is Very good. Minimal wear to blouse is evident. Minimal discolouration mark to rear left side on this used See By Chloé designer resale item. Details Brown Polyester ...
Chloé See by Chloé White Floral Print Long Sleeve Blouse Size XL
By Chloé
Located in London, GB
CONDITION is Very good. Minimal wear to blouse is evident. Minimal wear to the front with plucks to the weave on this used See by Chloé designer resale item. Details White Polye...
Chloe Cotton & Linen Blouse
By Chloé
Located in London, GB
Chloe Cotton & Linen Blouse Navy sheer blouse designed with lace and crochet detailing. Featuring long, balloon sleeves with self-tied cuffs. Styled with round neckline, key-hole ...
Chloé Cream Silk Short Sleeve Blouse Size S
By Chloé
Located in London, GB
CONDITION is Very good. Minimal wear to blouse is evident. Minimal wear to right cuff and the front left with discolouration on this used Chloé designer resale item. Details Cre...
Chloé See by Chloé Navy Sheer Ruffle Trim Long Sleeve Blouse Size XXL
By Chloé
Located in London, GB
CONDITION is Very good. Hardly any visible wear to blouse is evident on this used See by Chloé designer resale item. Details Navy Polyester Long sleeves blouse Sheer and see ...
Chloé by Phoebe Philo sightly off-white backless top, ss 2002
By Chloé, Phoebe Philo
Located in Milano, IT
- Designed by Phoebe Philo - Sold by Skof.Archive - New with original tag - V-neck cut row in the middle with a yellow printed heart - Open back - Adjustable American neckline -...
Chloe by Stella McCartney F/W 2001 Betty Bella Hadid Vintage Varsity Shirt Top
By Stella McCartney, Chloé
Located in San Diego, CA
Collectible CHLOE by STELLA MCCARTNEY Fall / Winter 2001 ‘Betty’ long sleeve blue top ! This rare piece comes from Stella McCartney’s final collection with Chloe. Bella Hadid recently sported the a different version of the top from the same collection. Soft cotton with flattering ruched detail. Betty patch on the side with a buck deer...