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 Top Pull Croquet FR38 Grey Wool Fully Buttoned Sweater UK10 US8 Chloe
By Chloé
Located in PARIS, FR
Chloé 2018 sweater in fine and soft medium grey heather wool knit, round neck and long sleeves fully buttoned and edged with a "croquet" in fine ribbed edge. Size M or FR38 or UK10 a...
CHLOE Muted Brown nude & cream wool 2021 RIB-KNIT & SILK Sweater XS
By Chloé
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chloé crewneck rib knit sweater is a sophisticated blend of textures and design. Crafted from muted brown wool (100%) for a cozy and luxurious feel, it features s...
Chloe Top Winter White with Open Gold Metal Detail 38
By Chloé
Located in Miami, FL
Chloe silk top in winter white and metal open work in a brushed gold. Cutout gold hardware around the arms at shoulder area. Shoulders are shaped and accentuated. Top has hidden plac...
$800Sale Price|20% Off
CHLOE black cashmere TURTLENECK Sweater S
By Chloé
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chloé raglan sleeve turtleneck knit sweater in black cashmere (100%) with ribbed-knit edges. Has been worn and is in excellent condition. Measurements Tag Size S Siz...
Chloe S/S 2016 oversized chunky knit knitted pink pastel rainbow slouch sweater
By Chloé
Located in Milano, Lombardia
From the Chloe Spring Summer 2016 runway collection Oversized chunky knit sweater in 'rainbow' - a combination of pastel pink, blue, yellow and cream Slou...
$480Sale Price|20% Off
CHLOE bronze brown cashmere & silk BUTTED POCKETS Cardigan Sweater S
By Chloé
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chloé knit cardigan in bronze cashmere (70%) and silk (30%) with four patch pockets. Opends with gold tone buttons on the front. Unlined. Has...
$231Sale Price|30% Off
CHLOE 100% cashmere brow round puff sleeve cropped sweater S
By Chloé
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHLOE 100% cashmere brow round puff sleeve cropped sweater S Reference: TGAS/C01684 Brand: Chloe Material: Cashmere Color: Brown Pattern: Solid Closure: Pullover Made in: China COND...
$96Sale Price|20% Off
CHLOE Perle beige cashmere silk gold zip back short sleeve sweater S
By Chloé
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHLOE Perle beige cashmere silk gold zip back short sleeve sweater S Reference: MELK/A00048 Brand: Chloe Model: 11SMP04-11S500 Material: Cashmere, Silk Color: Beige Pattern: Solid Cl...
$247Sale Price|25% Off
CHLOE navy ocean blue cotton silk cashmere striped cardigan coat XS
By Chloé
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHLOE navy ocean blue cotton silk cashmere striped cardigan coat XS Reference: JACG/A00310 Brand: Chloe Material: Cotton, Blend Color: Blue, Navy Pattern: Striped Extra Details: Cott...
CHLOE grey cashmere HENLEY Sweater XS
By Chloé
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chloé sweater in grey cashmere (100%) with a round-neck and folded 3/4-sleeves. Closes with gold-tone buttons on the front. Unlined. Has b...
Chloé Oversized Multicolor Knitted Cardigan -S
By Chloé
Located in Amman, JO
Chloé Oversized Multicolor Knitted Cardigan Wrap yourself in effortless luxury with this authentic Chloé oversized knitted cardigan, crafted in a beautiful blend of multicolored yar...
$108Sale Price|40% Off
CHLOE black wool military scallop loop ruffle scoop neck cardigan M
By Chloé
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHLOE black wool military scallop loop ruffle scoop neck cardigan M Reference: DYTG/A00049 Brand: Chloe Material: Wool Color: Black Pattern: Solid Closure: Button Extra Details: Fabr...
$336Sale Price|20% Off
CHLOE barley brown wool blend embroidered C logo cardigan coat S
By Chloé
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHLOE barley brown wool blend embroidered C logo cardigan coat S Reference: KNLM/A00372 Brand: Chloe Material: Wool, Blend Color: Beige Pattern: Solid Closure: Belt Extra Details: Wo...
Chloe Sweater Cashmere V Neck Cardigan Blue Color Block S
By Chloé
Located in Miami, FL
Guaranteed authentic Chloe cashmere V-neck cardigan sweater. V neck front button cardigan color blocked in 2 shades of blue. The front is French blue a...
Chloé Beige Cashmere V-neck Long Sleeved Jumper Size XL
By Chloé
Located in London, GB
CONDITION is Very good. Hardly any visible wear to the jumper is evident on this used Chloé designer resale item. Details Beige Cashmere Jumper Long sleeves Stret...
CHLOE vanilla wool 2012 FLORAL CROPPED SHORT SLEEVE Sweater M fits S
By Chloé
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chloé short sleeve sweater in vanilla, brow and red wool (100%) with ribbed hem. Has been worn and is in excellent condition. Measurements Tag Size M (fits small) Siz...
CHLOE ivory nude yellow wool cashmere PLAID FRINGED PONCHO Sweater XS - S
By Chloé
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chloe plaid knit poncho in nude, pale pink, pale gray and pale yellow wool (95%) and cashmere (5%). Features a fringed hemline. Unlined. Has ...
$1,280Sale Price|20% Off
CHLOE Vanilla Ice ivory wool & alpaca ZIP FRONT TURTLENECK Vest Sweater XS
By Chloé
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chloé cable kni vest in vanilla ice wool (72%), alpaca (24%) and polyamide (4%) with a technical fabric part on the back in vanilla ice viscose (93%), polyamide (6%) a...
CHLOE 2023 natural white wool cashmere flutter knit applique sweater M
By Chloé
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHLOE 2023 natural white wool cashmere flutter knit applique sweater M Reference: NILI/A00087 Brand: Chloe Material: Wool, Cashmere Color: Cream, Brown Pattern: Animal Print Closure:...
Ink Blue Chloe Cashmere V-Neck Cardigan
By Chloé
Located in New York, NY
Ink blue cashmere cardigan by Chloe. V-neck. Dual hip pockets. Concealed front closures. 34" bust, 17.5" shoulder width, 20.5" length.
1986 AZZEDINE ALAIA heavy knit black RUNWAY cardigan sweater coat with zippers
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Rare Azzedine Alaïa black sculptural cardigan from the Fall/Winter 1986 runway collection. Made from a substantial wool knit, the piece highlights Alaïa’s brilliance of structure and...
Missoni 1980s Multicolor Knit Button-Up Cardigan
By Missoni
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Step into the world of vintage fashion with this exquisite Missoni 1980s Multicolor Knit Button-Up Cardigan. Crafted from the finest materials and adorned with Missoni's signature st...
Louis Vuitton Paris Italian Knit Brown Cardigan c 21st c
By Louis Vuitton
Located in University City, MO
Louis Vuitton Paris Italian knit brown cardigan sweater Size M The chic Italian knit cardigan is designed with a muted light brown shade; accented with ...
$441Sale Price|30% Off
BRUNELLO CUCINELLI 100% cashmere grey collar half zip pullover sweater EU52 XL
By Brunello Cucinelli
Located in Hong Kong, NT
BRUNELLO CUCINELLI 100% cashmere grey collar half zip pullover sweater EU52 XL Reference: TGAS/C00149 Brand: Brunello Cucinelli Model: Cashmere pullover Material: 100% Cashmere Color...
John Galliano for Christian Dior Boutique Applique Sweater 1990s
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful grey silk and mohair sweater from Christian Dior. It has long sleeves and a turtleneck. The entire sweater is covered in strips of matching gray draping silk strip appl...
Issac Mizrahi New Crochet Cardigan with Appliques and Bead Trim 1990s
By Isaac Mizrahi
Located in Water Mill, NY
A very pretty black crochet cardigan from Issac Mizrahi. It has long sleeves, applique matching crochet flowers around the neck, front, hem and on the sl...
Laura Biagiotti New Cashmere Sweater 1990s
By Laura Biagiotti
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous grey fine cashmere sweater by Laura Biagiotti. It is semi fitted with long sleeves and a stand up collar comprised of coils of the sweater yarn. It closes at the back c...
Bernhard Altmann 1950s Bejeweled Spiders Cashmere Sweater
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous black cashmere cardigan sweater from Bernhard Altmann. It has long sleeves and a matching mother of pearl button front closing. It is amazing covered in elaborate colorfu...
$192Sale Price|20% Off
FENDI light pink orange 100% wool trimmed long cardigan IT40 S
By Fendi
Located in Hong Kong, NT
FENDI light pink orange 100% wool trimmed long cardigan IT40 S Reference: GEGG/A00186 Brand: Fendi Material: Wool Color: Pink, Orange Pattern: Solid Closure: Button Extra Details: Or...
$231Sale Price|30% Off
CHLOE 100% cashmere brow round puff sleeve cropped sweater S
By Chloé
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHLOE 100% cashmere brow round puff sleeve cropped sweater S Reference: TGAS/C01684 Brand: Chloe Material: Cashmere Color: Brown Pattern: Solid Closure: Pullover Made in: China COND...
$345Sale Price|25% Off
OLD CELINE PHOEBE PHILO cream cashmere mohair cutout turtleneck sweater M
By Celine, Phoebe Philo
Located in Hong Kong, NT
OLD CELINE PHOEBE PHILO cream cashmere mohair cutout turtleneck sweater M Reference: TGAS/D00387 Brand: Celine Designer: Phoebe Philo Material: Cashmere, Mohair Color: Cream, Black P...
Mink-Trimmed Vintage Cashmere Cardigan
Located in Alford, MA
Fur-trimmed and decorated cardigans were all the rage during the 1950s and '60s. This prime example is of black cashmere featuring a bicolor mink collar in white and gray vertical st...
Chloé by Phoebe Philo Merino Wool Cardigan, FW 2004
By Phoebe Philo, Chloé
Located in Marlborough, GB
Chloé by Phoebe Philo cream merino wool knitted cardigan, Fall Winter 2004 Appeared on the runway as well as on Daria Werbowy in American Vogue in August 2004 Oversized wooden button...
CHLOE beige & multi cashmere & wool 2021 TURTLENECK Sweater M
By Chloé
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chloé sweater in rust, brown, and beige mélange cashmere (69%) and wool (31%) embodies effortless sophistication. Designed with a classic fit, it features a cozy ...
Chloé Grey Cashmere Turtleneck Jumper Size S
By Chloé
Located in London, GB
CONDITION is Very good. Minimal wear to the knitwear is evident. A small hole on the front towards the waist and on the upper back right. Pilling to the fabric. Discolouration across...
CHLOE Stella McCartney Vintage grey wool burgundy military cropped cardigan S
By Stella McCartney, Chloé
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHLOE Stella McCartney Vintage grey wool burgundy military cropped cardigan S Reference: TGAS/D00737 Brand: Chloe Designer: Stella McCartney Material: Wool Color: Grey, Burgundy Patt...
Chloè by Gabriela Hearst 2022 Knitted Striped Tassel Cashmere Wool Jumper
By Chloé
Located in London, GB
Chloè multi coloured knitted jumper. Features long sleeves and tassels on the hem. In excellent vintage condition. Brand: Chloè Size: UK 8 Color: Multi Label size: S Modern size: UK...
CHLOE 100% wool black white intarsia woven long sleeve sweater pullover XS
By Chloé
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHLOE 100% wool black white intarsia woven long sleeve sweater pullover XS Reference: TGAS/B00737 Brand: Chloe Model: Black sweater Material: Wool Color: Black, White Pattern: Solid ...
CHLOE Perle beige cashmere silk gold zip back short sleeve sweater S
By Chloé
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHLOE Perle beige cashmere silk gold zip back short sleeve sweater S Reference: MELK/A00048 Brand: Chloe Model: 11SMP04-11S500 Material: Cashmere, Silk Color: Beige Pattern: Solid Cl...
Chloé Ecru Wool Ruffle Accent Puff Sleeve Jumper Size XS
By Chloé
Located in London, GB
CONDITION is Verygood. Minimal wear to the knitwear is evident. Light marks to the front bottom-right and right sleeve on this used Chloé designer resale item. Details Ec...
Ribbed grey wool sweater Chloé for Neiman Marcus
By Chloé
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Ribbed Grey wool sweater. SIZE 40 (FR) ON TAG /M
CHLOE black wool military scallop loop ruffle scoop neck cardigan M
By Chloé
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHLOE black wool military scallop loop ruffle scoop neck cardigan M Reference: DYTG/A00049 Brand: Chloe Material: Wool Color: Black Pattern: Solid Closure: Button Extra Details: Fabr...
Chloé Navy Flower Detail Shoulder Knit Jumper Size S
By Chloé
Located in London, GB
CONDITION is Very good. Hardly any visible wear to jumper is evident on this used Chloé designer resale item. Details Navy Wool Mid length sweater Round neckline Knitted and ...
Chloé Ecru Cashmere Knit Buttoned Cardigan Size XS
By Chloé
Located in London, GB
CONDITION is Never worn. No visible wear to cardigan is evident on this new Chloé designer resale item. Details Ecru Cashmere Knit cardigan Long sleeves V-nec...