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 Crystal-Embellished Drop Resin Earrings
By Chloé
Located in Arnhem, NL
Chloé crystal-embellished drop earrings made of synthetic resin in blue tones, with crystal-embellished tassels, and gold toned brass. The earrings close with secure post-back fasten...
Crystal
Chloe gold tone pin brooch with rhinestones
By Chloé
Located in New York, NY
Chloe gold tone skull-shaped pin brooch with rhinestones Signed Measurements – 2,5 х 1 cm Condition – very good ........Additional information ........ - Photo might be slightly dif...
CHLOE multicolor Femininities Drop Hoop Earrings
By Chloé
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chloé Femininities dangle hoop earring female body shape in silver-tone and orange brass with blue and yellow enamel. Have been worn ...
CHLOE Nicole brown leather gold Happy key chain bag charm long necklace
By Chloé
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHLOE Nicole brown leather gold Happy key chain bag charm long necklace Reference: CNLE/A00472 Brand: Chloe Model: Nicole Material: Leather, Metal Color: Nude, Gold Pattern: Solid Cl...
Chloé Silver Toned Monkey Lock Pendant Necklace
By Chloé
Located in Nice, FR
CHLOE antiqued silver tone pendant necklace featuring a monkey lock. Black satin ribbon. Embossed CHLOE. Indicative measurements : ribbon length approx. 57 cm (22.44 inches) / pen...
Chloe Silver Toned Koala Cuff Bracelet
By Chloé
Located in Nice, FR
CHLOE antiqued silver toned cuff bracelet featuring a gorgeous openwork design with trees and koalas. Marked CHLOE on the cuff. Secure clasp closure. Indicative measurements : inn...
South Sea Grey Pearls and Emerald Earrings 22 Karat Gold
By Pamela Farland
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful grey Tahitian Pearls paired with vibrant Columbian Emeralds set in 22 Karat gold and 20 Karat earwires and you are a blond or a red head these pe...
Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Lapis Lazuli and Diamond Dangle Earrings
Located in Honolulu, HI
Beautifully Lapis Lazuli diamond dangling earrings in 14k yellow gold. These gorgeous earrings has a deep blue pear shape Lapis cabochons dangling from an inverted heart set with diamonds. The Lapis cabochons are bezel set. Each heart is set with 16 round brilliant cut diamonds totaling 32 diamonds on the pair. The diamonds are G in color and SI1 in clarity. The total diamond weight is approximately 0.65 carat. The earrings have post backs for pierced ears and are equipped with friction backings. These earrings are very well made in 14k yellow gold. The earrings measure 36 mm long (1.50 inches) x 13.94 mm wide (0.50 inch). The total weight of the earrings is 9.00 grams. These are vintage Lapis Lazuli...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Statement Interlocked Hoop Earrings with Hieroglyphic Amulets Vermeil Gold
By Ammanii
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Newest Addition to Ammanii's Malikat = Queens Collections. Hand crafted, interconnected hoop earrings with amulets inscribed with hieroglyphic signs to give you the power of life, he...
Chrysophrase, Lapis Lazuli, Freshwater Pearl, Zircon, Vermeil
Guy Laroche Aquamarine Designer 18 Karat Huggie Earrings
By Guy Laroche
Located in Honolulu, HI
French Designer Guy Laroche Aquamarine huggie earrings in 18k white gold. These earrings have a unique pass through design. The beautifully designed earrings features four (4) rectangular cut blue Aquamarine gemstones set in a channel that passes through a rectangle openning. A total of eight (8) Aquamarine gems are set on these earrings, totaling approximately 1.60 carats. The Aquamarines have a Beautiful aqua blue color. The earrings are masterfully crafted in 18k white gold and has a high polished finish. These earrings have post backs for pierced ears and friction push back backing. The earrings measure approximately 14.80 mm high x 5.75 mm wide. Hallmarked "Guy Laroche" and stamped "18k". Total weight 5.00 grams. These are new old stock earrings...
Aquamarine, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mings Bluish Purple Pearl Branch Brooch in Sterling Silver
Located in Honolulu, HI
Brooch Specifications: Designer: Ming's Metal: Sterling Silver Brooch Measurements: 2" x 1.75" Total Weight: 8.3 Grams Pearls: Akoya Pearls Condition: Preowned, good
Pearl, Sterling Silver
Blue Topaz Small 14K White Gold Hoop Earrings
Located in Honolulu, HI
Earrings Specifications: Metal: 14K White Gold Total Weight: ~2.5 Grams Gemstone: Blue topaz Earring Diameter: 14.7 mm Stamped: "14k" Condition: NEW
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Barry Kieselstein Cord 2004 Sterling Silver & 14k Gold Frog Flower Cuff Bracelet
Located in Honolulu, HI
Barry Kieselstein Cord Cuff Bracelet in sterling silver and14k yellow gold. The bracelet features a 3-D frog in between 2 3-D flowers with 14k yellow gold petals. Hallmarked "Barry Kieselstein Cord" and stamped "2004," "925," "14K," "Thailand," on the inside. This cuff bangle measures 29 mm wide, 58 mm long and weighs 78.5 grams. This is a pre-owned Barry Kieselstein Cord bracelet...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Dangly Diamond Hoop Earrings 18K Solid White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Earrings Specifications: Metal: 18K White Gold Total Weight: 5.4 Grams Earring Diameter: 1.25" x 0.55" Diamond Color: G-H Diamond Clarity: VS Diamond Carat Weight: ~0.70 carats...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
White and Black Diamond Pave Dangle Earrings in 14k White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous drop earrings with 0.93 ct. of white and black diamond rounds. Handmade 14k white gold mountings.
Black Diamond, White Gold
Orange Garnet and Diamond Two Toned Pendant and Chain in 14k Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Necklace Metal: 14k Yellow and White Gold Total Weight: 3.1 Grams Chain Length: 18" Diamond Count: 4 brilliant cut Diamond Clarity: H-I Diamond Color: VS ...
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari 18K White Gold Lariat Necklace 1.60 CT Total Weight Diamonds
By Bulgari
Located in Carmel, IN
This Bvlgari Lariat necklace is an easy addition to any collection. The elegant 18K white gold piece can be worn as part of a stack or used as a stand alone piece. The chain is inter...
Diamond, White Gold
White Diamond Teeth Cuff Memento Mori Open Bangle Bracelet J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Teeth Cuff Bracelet White Diamond Black Enamel 14k Gold Plated Memento Mori Open Bangle Designer: J DAUPHIN The Teeth Cuff is a rigid open band in 14k gold plated brass, the band f...
White Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass
Chloe Chain Necklace
By Chloé
Located in London, GB
Chloe Chain Necklace Gold chain link necklace designed in chunky style. Detailed with 'Chloe' logo engraved closure. Size – One Size Condition – Excell...
Brass
Chloe double sided pearl logo earrings 2010s
By Chloé
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A wonderfully demure, edgy pair of Chloe pearl earrings. Maison Chloé is world-famous for luxurious, free spirited, always feminine, unique couture designs...
CHLOE Gold Tone Double Horse Head Bangle Bracelet
By Chloé
Located in Nice, FR
CHLOE gold tone bangle bracelet featuring two horse heads. Embossed CHLOE. Indicative measurements : inner max. measurements approx. 6.5 cm x 6 cm (2...
Gilt Metal
CHLOE burgundy leather & ROSE QUARTZ JEMMA Earrings
By Chloé
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chloé's Jemma drop earrings will add a chic bohemian touch to your look. Made from hand-cut rose quartz with burgundy leather trims. They close with a pin fastening. H...
Sterling Silver
Chloe Vintage Multicolored Glass Cabochons Dangling Earrings
By Chloé
Located in Nice, FR
CHLOE vintage dangling earrings (clip-on) featuring a textured bi-tone round top (gold and silver tone) and charms embellished with multicolored (green/r...
Chloe Runway 2004 Lucite Butterfly Pendant Collar Necklace
By Chloé
Located in Nice, FR
CHLOE chunky butterfly pendant collar necklace made of plexiglass, two toned metal (silver and gold) and a marbled lucite insert encaged in the butterfly body. From the Spring/Summer 2004 Collection. As seen on the CHLOE runway...
Goldtone Chloe Crystal-Embellished Logo Keychain
By Chloé
Located in New York, NY
Product details: Crystal-embellished logo keychain by Chloe. Clasp closure. Goldtone hardware. Original box and tags included. 7" long. Condition: Pre-owned. Very good. Est. R...
Chloè Lucite Silver Butterfly Collar Necklace, 2004
By Chloé
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Nearing the end of her time as the creative director of Chloe, the British creative director Phoebe Philo produced a Spring 2004 collection that Vogue describes as Philo having showc...
Mixed Metal
Chloè Lucite Silver Butterfly Collar Necklace, 2004
By Chloé
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Nearing the end of her time as the creative director of Chloe, the British creative director Phoebe Philo produced a Spring 2004 collection that Vogue describes as Philo having showc...
Mixed Metal
Chloe Gold and Gray Lacquered Acrylic Necklace
By Chloé
Located in Miami, FL
Guaranteed authentic Chloe link necklace. Alternating links of gold and black lacquered acrylic. Logo embossed metal link at closure. Necklace can extend an additional 3" - from 18" ...
Chloe Constellation Sagittarius Star Sign Gold Tone Charm Necklace
By Chloé
Located in San Francisco, CA
Chloe gold tone brass chain necklace featuring Sagittarius zodiac charm. Signed Chloe at charm and at back on metal tag. Lobster clasp closure. 100% brass. Charm measures approxim...
Chloé Cuff Bracelet
By Chloé
Located in Nice, FR
CHLOE gold toned cuff bracelet featuring a triangular resin cabochon with inclusions. Embossed CHLOE Made in Italy. Indicated size : S/M. Indicative measurements : inner width app...