Chloé has produced more culturally significant bag designs per decade than almost any other Paris house — the Paddington (2005, Phoebe Philo’s padlock), the Marcie (saddle-stitch flap, mid-2010s), the Drew (the minimalist round C-chain bag), the Faye (suede with bicycle chain), and the Penelope (Gabriela Hearst’s structured revival). The brand’s identity — earthy caramel tones, quality leather, a distinctly feminine but never precious bohemianism — runs through every bag. At The Brands Villa, the authenticated Chloé collection covers the Paraty 24 in Shiny Leather at $2,390 in four colourways. The full Chloé bags at The Brands Villa is the starting point.
The Chloé Paddington — the Definitive 2000s It Bag
The Paddington was designed by Phoebe Philo and introduced for Autumn/Winter 2005 — a structured, slightly slouchy shoulder bag with a single defining feature: an oversized padlock hanging from the front zip. The padlock was made from solid brass (a specific alloy that gave it a weight and warmth unlike any other bag hardware of the period) and was the most immediately identifiable piece of bag hardware of its decade. Waiting lists extended to 18 months at launch. The Paddington was the first luxury bag where the hardware — rather than the shape or the leather — was the statement. Phoebe Philo left Chloé in 2006 for Céline; the Paddington’s cultural moment was inseparable from her tenure. The Paddington is not in current Chloé production — widely available as vintage through Vestiaire Collective and The RealReal at $300-$1,200 depending on condition and colourway.
The Chloé Marcie — Saddle Stitch and Bohemian Craft
The Marcie is Chloé’s most enduringly produced bag after the Paddington — a semi-structured saddle-format bag with a distinctive hand-stitched border running along the front flap. The hand-stitching (a large-scale running stitch in a contrasting thread, applied by hand in the saddle-stitch tradition of equestrian leatherwork) is the Marcie’s defining quality identifier — visible at a distance and immediately recognisable as the product of skilled craft rather than machine production. Available in small crossbody, medium shoulder, and large tote formats in leather and suede. The caramel, cognac, and sand colourways of the Marcie are the most consistently purchased — they reflect Chloé’s earthy, bohemian colour vocabulary that distinguishes the brand from both the neutral-dominant Hermès tradition and the colour-maximalist approach of Valentino or Versace. Retail approximately $1,200-$2,800.
The Chloé Drew, Faye, and Penelope
Three significant Chloé bag models from the 2015-2022 era. The Drew (2015, Clare Waight Keller): a minimalist round bag with a C-shaped chain and a front flap closure — the most minimal Chloé bag of the decade and a deliberate counter to the Marcie’s craft emphasis. Available in small and mini. Retail approximately $1,100-$1,600. The Faye (2015): a shoulder bag with a front flap, a structured leather body, and a bicycle chain strap — the bicycle chain strap (composed of links that alternate between metal and leather) is the defining hardware element. Retail approximately $1,200-$2,000. The Penelope (introduced by Gabriela Hearst, 2021): a structured top-handle bag with a hexagonal front closure — the most architecturally rigorous Chloé bag of the recent era. Retail approximately $1,300-$2,200.
The Chloé Paraty 24 at The Brands Villa
The Paraty was first introduced in Spring/Summer 2011 as one of Chloé’s most commercially successful bag designs — named after Paraty, the colonial town on Brazil’s Costa Verde. It features a top handle, a structured body with a front padlock closure (echoing the Paddington’s padlock legacy), and a detachable shoulder/crossbody strap. The Paraty ’24’ designation refers to the 2024 relaunch under Chemena Kamali’s creative direction. The Chloé Small Paraty 24 Bag in Shiny Leather at $2,390 at The Brands Villa is available in four colourways:
Vintage Chloé Bags
‘Vintage chloe bag’ reflects consistent buyer interest in pre-2010 Chloé — the Paddington, the Silverado (a western-inspired bag with multiple buckles and silver-toned hardware from 2003-2006), the Bay (a large structured tote with double buckle closures), and early Karl Lagerfeld-era pieces (from the 1970s-1980s when Lagerfeld was Chloé’s primary designer). The most sought-after vintage Chloé: the Paddington in the original caramel tan leather in excellent condition ($800-$1,200 on Vestiaire); the Silverado in brown leather ($400-$800); and Karl Lagerfeld-era silk pieces (scarves and RTW that go significantly higher at specialist auctions). For current authenticated Chloé with worldwide shipping, the
Chloé Kerala Bag
‘Chloe soft calfskin kerala 25 shoulder bag’ is a specific search term for the Chloé Kerala — a shoulder bag in soft, unstructured calfskin with a drawstring closure and a relaxed silhouette. The Kerala is named after the Indian coastal state and reflects Chloé’s practice of naming bags after places with a specific resonance (Paraty, Kerala, Marcie from the English name). The Kerala sits at approximately $1,400-$1,900 at retail. Not currently in the BV range — available from chloe.com and key retailers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Chloé Bags
What is the Chloé Paddington bag?
A 2005 Phoebe Philo design with an oversized brass padlock as its defining feature. The definitive luxury ‘it bag’ of 2005-2007. Now vintage. $300-$1,200 pre-owned on Vestiaire, RealReal.
What is the Chloé Marcie bag?
A semi-structured saddle-format bag with hand-stitched saddle-stitch border on the front flap. Chloé’s most enduringly produced model. Retail ~$1,200-$2,800 from chloe.com.
What is the Chloé Paraty bag?
A top-handle bag (2011, relaunched 2024 as Paraty 24) with a front padlock closure and detachable shoulder strap. At The Brands Villa: Small Paraty 24 in Shiny Leather at $2,390 in four colourways. Worldwide duty-paid.
What Chloé bags are at The Brands Villa?
Chloé Small Paraty 24 Bag in Shiny Leather — $2,390, four colourways. All with worldwide duty-paid shipping.
What is See by Chloé?
Chloé’s diffusion line — $200-$600 for bags, younger and more casual aesthetic. Available from chloe.com and selected retailers.