Chloé significant person Karl Lagerfeld
Timeline
1952: Chloé is founded by Gaby Aghion, a Parisian of Egyptian-Jewish origin. She and her partner, Jacques Lenoir, were among the first to become aware of the rising demand for collections that could merge the strict requirements of haute couture and those of ready-to-wear.
1956: The first collection is introduced at Le Café de Flore, one of their favorite cafes and the meeting place of artists in Paris. The collection was designed by Gaby Aghion and made by a first assistant at Lelong. Gaby Aghion and Jacques Lenoir start hiring young talented designers, who would eventually make a name of their own: Christiana Bailly, Michèle Rosier, Maxime de la Falaise, Graziella Fontana, Tan Giudicelli, Guy Paulin, Carlos Rodriguez.
1966: Karl Lagerfeld is the main designer and Chloé becomes one of the symbolic brands of the 1970s. Among its customers : Jackie Kennedy, Brigitte Bardot, Maria Callas and Grace Kelly.
1971: The first Chloé boutique opens at the 3 rue Gribeauval in Paris.
1985: The company is acquired by the Richemont group.
1980s: Chloé keeps working with promising and eventually famous artistic directors: Martine Sitbon in 1988, Karl Lagerfeld in 1992.
1997: Stella McCartney brings in a new direction, feminine, romantic and impertinent.
2001: Phoebe Philo adds a personal and sensual touch. Kirsten Dunst, Natalie Portman, and Lou Doillon become customers.
2002: Chloé launches a line of bags, small leather goods and shoes.
2008: After close collaboration with the brand for the launch of the fragrance, Hannah MacGibbon is named artistic director.
2009: MacGibbon introduces her first collection in March at the Spring-Summer 2009 runway. She cited the fashion illustrations of Antonio Lopez as an inspiration. American actress, former model and fashion designer Chloë Sevigny becomes a spokesperson for the company.
2010: Geoffroy de la Bourdonnaye becomes CEO and chairman Ralph Toledano
2011: MacGibbon is replaced by former Pringle of Scotland Designer Clare Waight Keller.
2012: Chloé starts sponsorship of the annual Prix Chloé at the Festival de Mode de Hyères
2017: Clare Waight Keller is replaced by Natacha Ramsay-Levi as creative director of Chloé
2020: Natacha Ramsay-Levi announces she will leave Chloé in December 2020, with Gabriela Hearst announced as her replacement
2023: Chloé collaborates with Angelina Jolie's newly launched fashion brand, Atelier Jolie