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.
Chloe Black Silk Taffeta Dress wth Ruffled Collar
By Chloé
Located in Sparks, NV
Fully Lined Side Zip Closure Marked Size: T 36 Color: Black Fabric: Silk Taffeta Label: Chloe Bust: 36" Waist: 32" Hips: Free Shoulders: 16" Total Length: 37.5"
1997 CHLOE RUNWAY lace dress - metallic iridescent lining & tortoise vinyl trim
By Chloé
Located in San Fransisco, CA
This 1997 Chloé runway dress has a halter silhouette with a fitted bodice and a slightly A-line skirt. The fabric is layered in a peach-toned floral lace with scattered dark dots si...
Chloe Silk Rainbow Off Shoulders Baby Doll Dress S/S 2016
By Chloé
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous semi sheer silk dress in vertical lines of rainbow colors melting into one another from Chloe. The body of the dress is full baby doll style with adjustable fine silk rop...
2016 Chloe Documented White Lace Wedding Dress
By Chloé
Located in London, GB
This ethereal wedding dress was designed by Clare Waight Keller for Chloe and presented as part of the brand’s Pre-Fall 2016 lookbook (look 14/30). Vogue highlighted the “overall car...
1970's KARL LAGERFELD for CHLOE black silk dress with beads
By Chloé, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Lightweight black silk slip dress designed by Karl Lagerfeld for Chloé dating the the late 1970's or early 1980's. The dress has a straight line, it falls easily over the body. The ...
1998 CHLOE by Stella McCartney black bias cut dress with draped back & cutouts
By Chloé, Stella McCartney
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Stunning Chloé by Stella McCartney Fall 1998-1999 black silk bias-cut evening gown featuring a sleek column silhouette with shoulder cut-outs and long fitted sleeves finished with co...
Black silk chiffon backless dress with black beaded work CHLOÉ
By Chloé
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black silk chiffon dress with black beaded work. the skirt part is made of 2 lays of silk chiffon and one lay ( underneath) of organza. Zip and hook&eye closure on the middle back. ...
Chloe by Phoebe Philo S/S 2005 Halterneck Dress w/ Crystals in Green Silk
By Phoebe Philo, Chloé
Located in London, GB
CHLOE BY PHOEBE PHILO S/S 2005 GREEN SILK SATIN DRESS 44 FR NEW WITH TAGS From the Spring / Summer 2005 Collection this gathered silk dress is one...
2010 Chloe Ecru Silk Chiffon Maxi-Dress with Silver Rhinestone Detailing
By Chloé
Located in London, GB
This romantic dress was designed by Hannah MacGibbon for Chloé Fall 2010, and may have been part of a capsule collection. It is tailored from off-white or ecru coloured sheer silk ch...
1999 Chloe Runway Documented Pink Jacquard Low-Back Gown
By Chloé
Located in London, GB
This full-length evening dress was designed by Stella McCartney for Chloé and appeared on the runway in black as part of the brand’s Spring 1999 collection (look 56/77). McCartney se...
2016 Chloe Runway Documented Rainbow Chiffon Maxi Dress
By Chloé
Located in London, GB
This flamboyant rainbow gown walked the runway as part of Chloé’s Spring 2016 collection. It was the standout look at number 24 and one of the most memor...
Beige chiffon and lace cocktail dress with attached bracelets Chloé
By Chloé
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Beige chiffon and lace cocktail dress with attached bracelets. SIZE 40 (M)
Chloe by Karl Lagerfeld Iconic Lace Inserted Crepe Gown
By Chloé, Karl Lagerfeld for Chloe
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Chloe by Karl Lagerfeld Lace Inserted Silk Crepe Gown from the 1970's. Made in the period when Lagerfeld helmed the direction of Chloe w...
2011 Runway Documented Chloé White Cotton Wrap-Dress
By Chloé
Located in London, GB
This timeless dress was designed by Hannah MacGibbon for the Chloé Spring 2011 collection and was look 14/31 on the runway. The dress is tailored from a crisp and thick white cotton ...
Chloe by stella McCartney 1998 S/S gown
By Chloé
Located in CAPELLE AAN DEN IJSSEL, ZH
Rare and collectible piece from Stella McCartney’s debut collection for Chloé in 1998. This long, ethereal dress features her signature romantic touch with a delicate floral print, s...
F/W 1999 Chloé by Stella McCartney Maroon Bodycon Backless Cowl Dress 36FR
By Chloé, Stella McCartney
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Fall/Winter 1999 Chloé by Stella McCartney maroon bodycon dress features a draped cowl neckline that mirrors the dramatic open back, connected by a delicate strap. Debuting on...
Karl Lagerfeld for Chloe Silk Crepe Print Gown
By Chloé, Karl Lagerfeld for Chloe
Located in New York, NY
Karl Lagerfeld for Chloe Silk Crepe Print Gown from the 1970's. Charming faux wrap one piece design with attached peplum detail. Floral silk damask crepe print which closes with a series of hooks and zipper on back. From the period where Lagerfeld heralded the design team of the Maison Chloe and produced some of the prettiest, feminine dresses...
White sleeveless dress with beaded work embroidered Chloé
By Chloé
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
White sleeveless dress with beaded work embroidered
Chloé by Stella McCartney Fall Winter 1998 silk flower embroidered dress
By Chloé
Located in PARIS, FR
Super rare Chloé by Stella McCartney runway black silk long-sleeve dress with floral embroideries from the Fall Winter 1998 collection. As seen on the runway. Designer : Stella McCa...
Chloé by Karl Lagerfeld F/W 1981 Silver Lurex Gown With Lace Appliqué Yolk
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chloé
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Karl Lagerfeld for Chloé Fall 1981 romantic lamé gown. Lagerfeld arguably did his best work at Chloé during the 1970's and 1980's. There- we said it! This metallic masterpiece combin...
Vintage Chloe Black Silk Dress
By Chloé
Located in London, GB
A head turning vintage silk dress by Chloe. The dress is in black silk with a neckline and over layer of silk. It has a drop waist and a studded silk belt. Size 38 Measurements: Bu...
Chloe brown strapless corset bustier layered chiffon satin maxi dress gown 36
By Chloé
Located in Milano, Lombardia
LOVE LALI Vintage Please note that the model is 6 foot 1" / 185 cm and wearing very high heels - on someone shorter this dress would be much longer Chloe strapless bustier dress in...
S/S 1993 Chloé by Karl Lagerfeld Runway Black Floral Triangle Lace Dress FR40
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chloe, Chloé
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a flirty Chloé dress designed by Karl Lagerfeld for the Spring/Summer 1993 collection, which was the collection that marked Lagerfeld's return to the house after a nine ye...
$1,000Sale Price|20% Off
1970s CHLOE Abstract Print Multi Color Print Silk Dress
By Chloé
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1970s CHLOE Abstract Print Multi Color Print Silk Vintage summer day dress . Dress is inspired by 1940s Day Dress. Vibrant abstract print color in lavender...
Chloe S/S10 ivory white beige chiffon silk layered sleeveless wedding dress gown
By Chloé
Located in Milano, Lombardia
LOVE LALI Vintage Look 29 from the Chloe Spring Summer 2010 runway collection Floor length silk gown in what one would call off white/ecru, or a very pal...
Chloé SS2008 Black Leather Paillette Maxi Evening Gown FR 36 (US 4)
By Chloé
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
Chloé SS2008 Black Leather Paillette Maxi Evening Gown FR 36 (US 4) Made in Italy A rare, collectible Chloé evening masterpiece from the Spring/Summer 2008 runway era, this gown is ...
1980s Chloe Black Dress with Colourful Beading
By Chloé
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1980s Chloe dress with beaded cuffs and pockets. Designed by Karl Lagerfeld, this Chloe dress features his immaculate use of intricate beading on simple bl...
Vintage Chloe Silk Dress
By Chloé
Located in London, GB
A very pretty vintage silk dress by Chloe. The dress has a light caramel background, with a turquoise and brown print. It has a v neckline with frill front detail and a button front ...
S/S 2004 Chloe by Phoebe Philo Black Beaded Heart Racerback Knit Dress FR40
By Chloé
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a black racerback knit Chloé dress, designed by Phoebe Philo. From the Spring/Summer 2004 collection, this beautiful little black dress features a scoop neckline, racerback, flare at the skirt, and is made complete with beaded heart pendant details around the trim. Add this fabulous piece of Y2K Chloé by Phoebe...
Chloe by Karl Lagerfeld Satin Back Crepe Beaded Cocktail Dress
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chloe, Chloé
Located in New York, NY
Chloe by Karl Lagerfeld Satin Back Crepe Beaded Cocktail Dress. Easy sheath shape with wide open neckline. A faux collar drapes down to reveal a bugle be...
$1,350Sale Price|25% Off
Chloé by Karl Lagerfeld Grey Floral Silk Maxi Dress, 1980s
By Chloé
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Karl Lagerfeld is something of a fashion legend. Having worked for a panoply of notorious fashion houses, Lagerfeld designed for Chloé in the late 60s-80s and later in the 90s. His w...
Chloe Black Long Sleeve Dress With Beading, Circa 1980
By Chloé
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a long sleeve black dress by Chloe, from the 1980's. The dress has white, black, and blue beading on the chest, a zipper up the back, a...
NWT Stunning Stella McCartney Saskia Dress Gown Seen on Emmys
By Stella McCartney, Chloé
Located in Los Angeles, CA
One of the best pieces I've seen from Stella McCartney. Seen at the Emmy's and was a drop-dead knockout! Elegance and high fashion at its best! This colorblock standout gown features racer back navy-blue and off-white bias cut silk gown...
Chloé Navy Asymmetrical Dress
By Chloé
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection is pleased to present a Chloé navy asymmetrical dress, featuring a sculptural one-shoulder neckline, softly draped bodice, finely pleated waist detailing, an elegant wra...
Chloé Runway Sample Spring/Summer 2024 Black Leather Midi Dress, Gabriela Hearst
By Chloé
Located in London, GB
A unique runway sample from Gabriela Hearst's Spring/Summer 2024 collection for Chloé — shown on the runway at Paris Fashion Week. This is a one-of-one piece. Hearst's tenure at Chlo...
Chloe Black/Liquid Gold Dress
By Chloé
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lights, Camera, Action! This Chloe dress is going to have you shining bright all night long. This Chloe dress is a stunning black and gold color. The dress has a black top with a jewel neck that leads to a pleated gold...
F/W 1993 Chloé by Karl Lagerfeld Kate Moss Black Knit Mohair Lace Dress S
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chloe, Chloé
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Chloé black knit mohair dress from Fall/Winter 1993, designed by Karl Lagerfeld, debuted on the runway worn by Kate Moss. The form-fitting design fea...
Chloé evening dress 1975s
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chloe, Chloé
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHLOÉ - (Made in France) Golden and black muslin evening dress. Round neck and flounce effect on the shoulders. The dress is enhanced with golden and black petals. Composition and si...
CHLOE black 100% silk crepe satin contrast cape back dress FR42 XL
By Chloé
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHLOE black 100% silk crepe satin contrast cape back dress FR42 XL Reference: CC/A00495 Brand: Chloe Material: Silk Color: Black Pattern: Solid Closure: Self Tie Lining: Black Silk E...
$1,080Sale Price|20% Off
Chloe Peach Silk Pleated Maxi Dress, Size 36
By Chloé
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A gorgeous Chloe silk maxi dress in peach color, with pleated details. This dress fluidly flows alongside you body like a silky waterfall. The opulent drapes remind us of an ancie...
Chloé Fall 2016 Embroidered Caftan Dress Look 15 – Runway Clare Waight Keller
By Chloé
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This striking caftan dress from Clare Waight Keller's FW16 collection for Chloé exemplifies a blend of folkloric craftsmanship and modern bohemian elegance. The voluminous silhouette...
Chloe By Karl Lagerfeld 1980s Embellished Midi Dress
By Chloé, Karl Lagerfeld for Chloe
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Step into an era of timeless elegance with our Chloe by Karl Lagerfeld 1980s Embellished Midi Dress—a black mid-length masterpiece that captures...
Chloé evening dress circa 1975-1978
By Chloé, Karl Lagerfeld for Chloe
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHLOÉ - (Made in France) Long black crepe evening dress with an embroidered skirt. Fake two-piece with a round collar and long sleeves gathered on the front. Tulle skirt entirely emb...
Chloe Black & Silver Peek-a-boo Panel Strapless Cocktail Dress, Circa 1980
By Elizabeth Arden, Chloé
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a black strapless cocktail dress by Chloe, from the 1980's. The dress has silver cut outs with hanging triangles and a zipper up...