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 by Karl Lagerfeld c. Spring Summer 1993 floral print silk top
By Chloé
Located in PARIS, FR
A romantic and rare Chloé by Karl Lagerfeld cropped floral print top from the early 90s, most probably from the Spring Summer 1993 collection. Similar pieces were seen on the runway,...
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) dark green silk chiffon blouse, round neck fastened with four jeweled buttons, shoulders accentuated with micro-pleats at the front and back,...
Chloé by Stella McCartney Beaded and Embroidered Silk Evening Blouse, FW 2000
By Chloé, Stella McCartney
Located in London, GB
▪ Brand: Chloé ▪ Creative Director: Stella McCartney ▪ Collection: Fall-Winter 2000 ▪ Fabric: Silk ▪ Size: FR42 - UK12 - US8 ▪ Made in: France ▪ Condition: Very Good ▪ Mannequin: 183...
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...
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...
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...
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 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 Phoebe Philo Spring 2002 Novelty Monkey Butterfly Print Long Sleeve Shirt
By Chloé, Phoebe Philo
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 ...
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 Pre-Fall '15 Romantic Ruffle Silk Blouse in Milk FR 36 US 4 Sleeveless
By Chloé
Located in San Diego, CA
Chloé Ruffle Front Silk Top in Milk (cream) Size: FR 36 / US 4 (Small) This piece embodies the romantic, "gentlewoman" aesthetic of the era, offering a fluid and timeless silhouet...
New Chloe Fall 2007 Mushy Peas Chartreuse Racerback Sleeveless Tank Top Shirt
By Chloé, Phoebe Philo
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...
Chloé by Stella McCartney Hand-Beaded Plum Pearlised Bead Blouse, FW 2001
By Chloé
Located in London, GB
▪ Brand: Chloé ▪ Creative Director: Stella McCartney ▪ Collection: Fall-Winter 2001 ▪ Fabric: Cotton ▪ Size: FR40 - UK12 - US8 ▪ Made in: France ▪ Condition: Pristine ▪ Mannequin: 1...
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...
$360Sale Price|20% Off
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
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 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...
See by Chloé Long Sleeve Blouse in Purple Silk
By Chloé
Located in Houston, TX
The See by Chloé Long Sleeve Blouse in purple silk captures effortless sophistication with its rich hue and fluid drape. Crafted from luxurious silk, it features delicate detailing a...
Chloe 1985s Top FR40 Oversized Autumn Silk Blouse UK12 US10 Chloé Karl Lagerfeld
By Chloé, Karl Lagerfeld
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...
CHLOÉ White Muslin linen toile Top - Atelier Sample peasant blouse
By Chloé
Located in Sheffield, GB
CHLOÉ White Muslin linen toile Top - Atelier Sample peasant blouse Chloé Atelier sample/ prototype, crafted in a simple white muslin featuring 3/4 sleeves with pleats down the arms, ...
$520Sale Price|20% Off
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 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...
S/S 2000 Dolce & Gabbana Purple Sheer Paisley Runway Button Rhinestone Cuff Top
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Dolce & Gabbana button-down shirt from the Spring/Summer 2000 collection is cut in a relaxed silhouette in sheer silk with an allover paisley print in purple and pink. It has a high collar, French cuffs, and square rhinestone cufflinks...
F/W 2002 Gucci by Tom Ford Runway Black Silk Tie Crop Top
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Gucci top by Tom Ford from the Fall/Winter 2002 collection is cut in a kimono-inspired, backless silhouette. Crafted in black silk, it features draped fabric extending from each...
F/W 2001 Gucci by Tom Ford Runway Black Crepe Silk Chiffon Sheer Top IT42
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a sheer silk chiffon top designed by Tom Ford for Gucci's Fall/Winter 2001. Debuting on look 3 on the season's runway on Omahyra Mota, this piece features raw-edged silk d...
JOHN GALLIANO Top - ivory tablier in silk chiffon from the FW 2005 season.
By John Galliano
Located in Milano, IT
Ivory "Show" top - tablier in 100% silk chiffon by John Galliano from the Ready to Wear Fall Winter 2005 collection. The neckline at the front is decorated with a flat vertical curle...
1970s Yves Saint Laurent Multicolor Sea-Shell One Shoulder Blouse YSL
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Among various influences and inspirations, pop-art stylings frequent many YSL designs. His affinity for eccentric prints and quirky color combinations ensured a jovial mood to his ga...
Valentino Boutique Silk Ruffle Neck Blouse 1980s
By Valentino Couture, Valentino
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous black silk charmeuse blouse shirt by Valentino. It buttons on the side front with delicate black faceted glass buttons and is adorned with layers of beautiful gold flower dotted...
$399Sale Price|33% Off
Size: 40
UNWORN Roberto Cavalli Animal Wild Cat Cheetah Print Silk Tunic Kaftan Belt 40
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Switzerland, CH
Dynamic prints are the calling card of Italian superbrand Roberto Cavalli and this loose silk-chiffon top is a fabulous way to work the look for summer. Pair this whisper-weight styl...
S/S 2003 Gucci by Tom Ford Black Wrist Tie Cotton Button Up Blouse IT40
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Gucci blouse from the Spring/Summer 2003 collection, designed by Tom Ford, is cut in a fitted silhouette in black cotton with a stand collar and concealed snap at the front. The...
$612Sale Price|20% Off
Size: Small / Medium
Gorgeous 1950s Green Silk Shantung Beaded Crystal Couture Sleeveless Blouse Top
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning 1950s green raw silk shantung couture beaded top! Features hundreds of hand-sewn beads and crystals throughout the front bodice. Full metal zipper up the back with hook-and-...
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Green Check silk Lavalliere Blouse
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Paris, FR
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Green checked lavalliere blouse featuring a flouncy collar with free lavalliere, and flouncy buttoned cuffs. Circa 1970s Composition: 100% silk Made in France...
Unworn Vintage GUCCI Cotton Floral Wrap Top Size 44
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage GUCCI wrap top is crafted of 100% cotton in white printed with multicolored foral and insect details. Wrap style with 4-hole adjustable. Made in Italy Size 44. Conditio...
Lanvin by Elbaz Paris Rare Pink Silk Black Lace Blouse Rare Collection Size S
By Alber Elbaz, Lanvin Paris
Located in Palm Desert, CA
It really doesn’t get more beautiful than this collectible blouse designed by Alber Elbaz for House of Lanvin Paris celebrating their 125th anniversary with a special runway show and...
Chloé 2016 Top Tunique Brodee FR40 Ecru Cotton Embroided Blouse UK12 US10 Chloe
By Chloé
Located in PARIS, FR
Chloé top circa 2016 by Clare Waight Keller in cotton voile embroidered with a geometric floral motif, wide round smocked neckline cinched with a tie and tassels, 2/3 sleeves gathere...
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...
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 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...
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 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, ...
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...
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 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 Chloé, Stella McCartney
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...