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A Parisian house founded in 1952 by Gaby Aghion, Chloé established luxury ready-to-wear that was immediately wearable, glamorous, and carefree. From the late 1970s, the brand extended this free spirit into sunglasses with generous volumes, poetic gradient tints, and lines recognizable among a thousand.
From Poetic Origins to Parisian Icon
Egyptian by origin and settled in Paris after the war, Gaby Aghion created Chloé to offer Parisian women refined pieces available without delay. She favored silk crepe, lace, and powdered shades (rosy beige, sand pink) — a chromatic signature that would later be found on sunglass lenses. Supported by Hélène Lazareff (founder of ELLE), the house quickly gained notoriety. It surrounded itself with talents — Karl Lagerfeld, Stella McCartney, Clare Waight Keller, Hannah McGibbon — and attracted Brigitte Bardot or Jacqueline Kennedy.
The Chloé Eyewear Signature
The first Chloé sunglasses are distinguished by oversize lenses and gradients inspired by the sky — from mauve to gold, brown to ochre, pink to beige, or blue to nude. Metal and acetate frames combine into expressive shapes: hexagon, pentagon, sun… The drop-shaped temples allow for adding glasses jewelry, while the scalloped lines on the arms sign the house's DNA.
Protection & Responsibility
The lenses benefit from 100% UVA/UVB protection. Under the impetus of Gabriela Hearst (artistic direction since 2020), Chloé is strengthening its eco-responsible approach: recourse to bio-sourced materials and reduction of its carbon footprint, without compromising optical quality or comfort.
Iconic Models & Inspirations
- Golden oversize with two-tone sunset lenses: an ultra-feminine classic.
- Geometric shapes (hexagon, pentagon): an arty and retro-chic silhouette.
- “Rosie”: sun-shaped hinges, sophisticated bohemian spirit.
How to wear Chloé sunglasses?
Oversize geometries balance an oval or round face; hexagonal ones structure soft features. Pair them with fluid cuts, natural materials, and powdered palettes for a bohemian chic look. In the city, play with contrast: minimalist suit + statement sunglasses = immediate modern elegance.
Comfort & Finishes
Despite their volumes, the frames remain light and well-balanced (comfortable bridges, reliable hinges). An adjustment at the optician optimizes nose pads and fit. For maintenance, prefer a microfiber cloth and a dedicated spray; avoid solvents and paper towels that alter treatments.
Chloé Today
True to its glamorous and carefree heritage, the house continues to explore subtle gradients, poetic shapes, and jeweled details. Between softness, creativity, and environmental awareness, Chloé sunglasses remain a manifesto of contemporary femininity.
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