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 Shearling Bomber Jacket
By Chloé
Located in London, GB
Cream & Light Ochre Front zip fastening Two side inset pockets Ribbed collar Ribbed hem and cuffs Condition: Excellent This pre-loved item is in excellent condition with minimal ...
Fall 2000 Chloe by Stella McCartney Runway Brown Wool Coat with Ribbon Belt
By Chloé
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Rare Chloé by Stella McCartney coat from the Fall 2000 collection. This coat embodies the label’s signature blend of Parisian elegance and bohemian charm. 100% chocolate brown wool w...
Chloé by Stella McCartney Faux Fur Embellished Jacket, FW 2001
By Chloé
Located in London, GB
▪ Brand: Chloé ▪ Creative Director: Stella McCartney ▪ Collection: Fall-Winter 2001 ▪ Fabric: Faux Fur ▪ Size: FR40 - UK12 - US8 ▪ Made in: France ▪ Condition: Excellent ▪ Mannequin:...
Beige wool and cotton double breasted coat CHLOE
By Chloé
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Wool and cotton double breasted coat. Pocket on both side. Button and buttonhole closure on the middle front + hidden snap. Shoulder pad. Half-belt on the back + button and buttonho...
Chloé 1990s Faux Fur Long Coat
By Chloé
Located in Paris, FR
Long coat Chloé faux fur constructed in olive green synthetic material with distinctive brushed texture throughout. Features tailored silhouette with fitted waist, wide lapels that c...
Chloé by Stella McCartney F/W 2001 Pearl Jacket
By Chloé
Located in Los Angeles, CA
One word to describe this stunning Chloé pearl jacket is Avant-garde infused opulence.It is from the F/W 2001 collection when Stella McCartney was the Crea...
Chloé by Phoebe Philo F/W 2002 Embroidered Baroque Violet Coat
By Chloé
Located in Paris, FR
Size 40FR / Large Very good condition Shoulders : 40cm Chest : 46cm Length : 110cm Sleeves 66cm
Vintage Chloe Hooded Cape
By Chloé
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This Vintage Chloé Hooded Cape is a classic and sophisticated piece that epitomizes the brand’s ability to blend timeless elegance with effortless style....
CHLOE long double-breasted coat in green check wool and green lining
By Chloé
Located in Kingston, NY
CHLOE long double-breasted coat in green check light weight wool and green lining.
Chloé 2017 Fall/Winter Green Mohair Plaid Coat Oversized Fit Size S
By Chloé
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
CONDITION: LIKE NEW DETAILS Chloé Coat with Plaid Print Material: Mohair Color: Green Size: XS Fit: Oversized fit
Brown double-breasted oversize coat CHLOE
By Chloé
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Brown bi-material double-breasted and oversize coat . Fabric composition : 68% polyester, 32% silk ( shiny fabric) and 2nd main fabric : 99% wool, 1% silk. Lining composition: Cupro....
CHLOE Autumn / Winter 2011 long Black Teddy Bear Wool Coat
By Chloé
Located in Sheffield, GB
A Chic Autumn / Winter 2011 Chloe wool coat. Featuring a tall collar, zip down the centre, pockets at the hips, lambskin leather trim and buckle detail...
1980's CHLOE by KARL LAGERFELD herringbone cashmere coat
By Chloé, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very soft taupe and cream herringbone coat made of cashmere with hematite toned buttons designed by Karl Lagerfeld for Chloe dating to the 1980's. There is no size label but this be...
$358Sale Price|34% Off
Chloe Black Wool Tuxedo Style Coat with Satin Collar - 38
By Chloé
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chloe Black Wool Tuxedo Style Coat with Satin Collar - 38. This coat is a classic show stopper and a very versatile staple. It is a 3/4 length with a tapered fit, wrap style front, a...
$189Sale Price|30% Off
CHLOE grey pink virgin wool blend checked gold buttons cape top T3 XS
By Chloé
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHLOE grey pink virgin wool blend checked gold buttons cape top T3 XS Reference: SNKO/A00479 Brand: Chloe Material: Virgin Wool, Blend Color: Pink, Grey Pattern: Checkered Closure: B...
2000S CHLOE Multicolor Wool Blend Knit Patchwork Quilt Poncho
By Chloé
Located in New York, NY
Super soft and amazingly luxurious on 2000S CHLOE Multicolor Wool Blend Knit Patchwork Quilt Poncho
CHLOE white cotton batwing square collar zip cuff crop jacket FR36 S
By Chloé
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHLOE white cotton batwing square collar zip cuff crop jacket FR36 S Reference: WECN/A00004 Brand: Chloe Material: Cotton Color: Cream Pattern: Solid Closure: Zip Lining: Cream Fabri...
Chloe, Hooded poncho with ethnic print
By Chloé
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Chloe, Hooded poncho with ethnic print in size XS - S. The item has been little worn and is in very good condition.
2000S ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Silk Brocade Frock Coat Jacket From The Shipwreck Colle
By Alexander McQueen
Located in New York, NY
2000S ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Silk Brocade Frock Coat Jacket From The Shipwreck Collection Irere
Vintage White fox fur coat 8/M ~no duties
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Vintage White fox fur coat 8/M
1920S Cream & Silver Silk Lamé Real Floral Piano Shawl
Located in New York, NY
Fits Queen sized bed. Silver is slightly tarnished in some areas but overall is in great condition and is rare colors. 1920S Cream & Silver Silk Lamé Real Floral Piano Shawl
Roberto Cavalli c.2016 Mink Fox Sheep Fur Fringed Cropped Bolero Jacket Coat
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Roberto Cavalli c.2016 Fringed Cropped Mink Fox Sheep Leather Fur Bolero Jacket Coat Size: IT 44 Condition: Excellent
1970's SONIA RYKIEL tan lightweight trench coat with black corduroy trim & cape
By Sonia Rykiel
Located in San Fransisco, CA
A 1970's trench by Sonia Rykiel in lightweight tan cotton with black corduroy trim at the collar and cuffs. It has a loose, slightly oversized cut with dropped shoulders and a wide, ...
1970's Sonia Rykiel Wool Tweed Six Pocket Coat and Matching Trousers
By Sonia Rykiel
Located in New Hope, PA
A soft grey wool tweed is used for this coat and pant ensemble from Sonia Rykiel. The coat has six patch pockets, a functional and decorative element. There are grey buttons and bou...
Mint ocelot fur coat jacket Size 10/M ~no duties
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Mint ocelot fur coat jacket Size 10/M Condition: good Closure: Hooks & Eyes Material: ocelot fur Garment type: Mid-length coat Sleeves: wide straight Pockets: Two side pocke...
Roberto Cavalli F/W 2001 Runway Distressed Denim Silk Jacket Coat
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Roberto Cavalli F/W 2001 Runway Distressed Denim Silk Jacket Coat Size: Small Conditon: Excellent, please note the upper layer silk is purposely torn/distressed all over to expose the lower denim layer. Look 31 from the Roberto Cavalli Fall 2001...
$11,073Sale Price|20% Off
Fendi Contemporary Women's White Mink Fur Coat Size 42
By Fendi
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
Real mink White color 2 Pockets Long sleeve Shoulder/hem lenght cm 86 (33,8 inches) Original price euro 18000
1930S Peach Silk Tie Front Bed Jacket With Embroidered Net Lace Trim
Located in New York, NY
1930S Peach Silk Tie Front Bed Jacket With Embroidered Net Lace Trim
vintage Ivory Tourmaline mink fur coat size 12-16/ L ~no duties
Located in Montreal, Quebec
DESCRIPTION : Tourmaline mink fur coat size 12-16/ L ~no duties Condition: Mint Closure: Hooks & Eyes Material: American gray fox Garment type: full-length coat Sleeves: bel...
CHRISTIAN DIOR ivory white MINK FUR COLLARLESS CROPPED Jacket 38 S
By Christian Dior
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Christian Dior collarless jacket in off-white mink (100%). Opens with four hooks on the front. Lined in off-white silk (100%). Has been worn and is in excellent condit...
Chloé coat / cardigan by Karl Lagerfeld Winter 1993
By Chloé, Karl Lagerfeld for Chloe
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHLOÉ - 1993 Fall-Winter ready-to-wear Collection under the artistic direction of Karl Lagerfeld. Black tulle sleeveless coat / cardigan embroidered with a beige pattern. Size and ...
Chloe Virgin Wool & Angora Oversized Cardi/Coat
By Chloé
Located in London, GB
Chloe Virgin Wool & Angora Oversized Cardi/Coat Grey coat crafted from virgin wool and angora blend. Featuring a collarless, loose-fit silhouette with white taped seam details....
Chloé by Stella McCartney Fall Winter 2001 Embellished Faux Fur Capelet
By Chloé, Stella McCartney
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
From Stella McCartney’s celebrated era at Chloé now regarded as highly collectible this extraordinary faux fur capelet debuted on the Fall 2001 runway. A true statement piece, it emb...
Chloé karl Lagerfeld Bordeaux Gabardine Belted Cape Trench Coat, 1980s
By Chloé, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Boca Raton, FL
The 1980s was characterized by boxy silhouettes, expressive colors, and a culture of power dressing that drastically redefined how women dressed. Amid this fast-paced fashion culture...
Chloe Black Wool Ribbon Laced Hooded Poncho Cape with Patch Pockets Small
By Chloé
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Unworn with tags. Chloe black wool flat woven black ribbon closure at the neck. The cape/poncho slips over the head there is an attached hood. There is a deep v gusset at the neck th...
Chloe Beige Wool Double Breasted Coat Size 36 FR
By Chloé
Located in Rome, Rome
Elegant Wool Coat by Chloe. Double-breasted button fastening. Wide notch lapels. 3/4 sleeves. Pure silk lining. Straight hem. Composition: 100% wool. Size : 36 FR (The size shown for...
CHLOE Vintage blue lambskin leather military cropped jacket FR36 XS
By Chloé
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHLOE Vintage blue lambskin leather military cropped jacket FR36 XS Reference: WECN/A00013 Brand: Chloe Material: Leather Color: Blue Pattern: Solid Closure: Button Lining: Grey Fabr...
CHLOE Vintage brown lambskin leather military cropped jacket FR36 XS
By Chloé
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHLOE Vintage brown lambskin leather military cropped jacket FR36 XS Reference: WECN/A00012 Brand: Chloe Material: Leather Color: Brown Pattern: Solid Closure: Button Lining: Black F...
Chloé PF16 Manteau FR34/40 Grey Wool Oversize Coat US4/10 Chloe
By Chloé
Located in PARIS, FR
Chloé Coat Pre Fall 2016 Collection by Clare Waight Keller in thick pearl gray wool cloth trimmed with matching braid, oversized volume, round neck with hidden zip fastening over the...
CHLOE 2018 Iconic Navy contrast bodice safari pocket belted jacket FR34 XS
By Chloé
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHLOE 2018 Iconic Navy contrast bodice safari pocket belted jacket FR34 XS Reference: CLYG/A00034 Brand: Chloe Collection: 2018 Material: Polyester Color: Navy Pattern: Solid Closure...
vintage CHLOE grey wool herringbone sequins collar cropped military jacket Fr34
By Chloé
Located in Hong Kong, NT
vintage CHLOE grey wool herringbone sequins collar cropped military jacket Fr34 Reference: SNKO/A00017 Brand: Chloe Material: Wool Color: Brown...
CHLOE 2015 brick red wool toggle belt long coat FR38 M
By Chloé
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHLOE 2015 brick red wool toggle belt long coat FR38 M Reference: CNLE/A00200 Brand: Chloe Collection: Pre Fall 2015 Material: Wool Color: Brown, Multicolour Pattern: Solid Closure: ...