Chloé Bags: Where They're From and Which One to Choose
Chloé is a French luxury fashion house, founded in Paris in 1952 by Gaby Aghion. Its bags range from the padlocked Paddington to the canvas Woody tote. At XT & Co you'll find Chloé bags brand-new with original tags.
Below: where Chloé comes from, the story of the Paddington, the models worth knowing, and how to pick one, for yourself or as a gift.
Where is Chloé from?
Paris, France. Gaby Aghion, born in Alexandria, Egypt, founded Chloé in Paris in 1952 and was one of the first to offer luxury ready-to-wear instead of made-to-measure couture. Chloé is part of the Swiss luxury group Richemont, and since 2023 its creative director has been Chemena Kamali. In 2021 it became the first luxury house to be certified as a B Corp.
The country where each bag was made is printed on its label; several of the Chloé bags we stock are made in Italy. If it matters to you for a specific piece, message us before you buy and we'll check that exact bag.
The Paddington, then and now
The Paddington first appeared on Chloé's spring/summer 2005 runway, designed under Phoebe Philo, and its oversized padlock made it one of the bags of the decade. Chloé brought it back for fall/winter 2025 under Chemena Kamali, and it has been in demand again since.
The models worth knowing
These are the lines we stock now. You'll see the price in your currency on each bag.
- Paddington. Grained leather and the signature padlock. The Paddington Vanity in black is a small top-handle case with gold-tone studs; the Small Paddington in black is worn on the shoulder or crossbody; the Paddington Sling in black is a softer lambskin version, and there's a Paddington Sling Mini in pink. Also in brown and burnt red.
- Woody. Chloé's everyday line, known for the logo on its handles. The Small Woody Loop Tote and the Woody Loop Tote are canvas with calfskin trims; the Small Woody basket is in natural fibres with a drawstring pouch inside.
- Bracelet Hobo. A soft hobo with a removable metal bracelet handle. The Mini in black suede and the Piccola in black grained calfskin, both with a strap for crossbody wear.
- Spin. Grained leather with a ring joining the two handles, in brown and black.
- Icons. Soft nappa with a chain strap, in black, grey and beige, and the Icons Mini in black with charms on the chain.
- Banana, Clover, Carry and Marcie. The Banana, a small curved hobo in beige calf leather; the Clover in canvas with a four-leaf clover charm; the Carry tote in cotton; and a Marcie Mini in brown while stock lasts. You'll see them all in the Chloé collection.
How to choose
- For the Chloé icon: a Paddington. The Vanity if you want it small, the Small Paddington if you want it on the shoulder.
- For every day: a Woody Loop Tote or the Spin.
- Hands free: Bracelet Hobo Mini, Icons Mini or Paddington Sling Mini, worn crossbody.
- For summer: the Small Woody basket.
A Chloé as a gift
A Chloé is a gift that feels special: a Paris luxury house with recognisable designs. If you don't know her style, a Woody Loop Tote in beige or a small black bag like the Bracelet Hobo Mini are safe choices. For someone who loves the 2000s, the Paddington.
Every order ships free by express courier, usually within 1–2 business days, and reaches most of the EU in 4–5 business days and the US in 6–9 (duties included for the US). Returns are accepted for 14 days from delivery, and the return on your first order is free.
Is it authentic?
Every Chloé at XT & Co is brand-new, with its original tags and brand packaging. We buy through a verified European luxury wholesale partner, never from private sellers, and we don't sell second-hand.
Not sure which one? Send us a message on WhatsApp, every day from 9 am to 8 pm (Madrid time), and we'll help you choose. Or browse the full Chloé collection.
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