First off, gotta give a shoutout to Gaby Aghion. That woman had vision! Reading about how she combined charm and sass, and used, like, horse motifs? Iconic. And they say her playful style, that youthfulness, has never really…left? I dunno, seems accurate. You see those vintage pieces and it’s not all serious fashion-y stuff, it’s got a wink.
Now, you can find Chloé shoes EVERYWHERE. I was just browsing Vinted (don’t judge, everyone loves a bargain!), and I swear, half the listings are trying to be Chloé-esque, or are claiming to BE vintage Chloé. You gotta be careful, ya know? Cause some of that stuff is probably, well, let’s just say “inspired.” Like those “Chase & Chloe Kimmy-21” things… I mean, Mary Janes are cute, but Chloé? Mmm, maybe not.
But then, you hit those sites like 1stDibs… BAM! Real deal, vintage Chloé. Haute couture, the whole shebang. The prices, though? Ouch. But hey, you get what you pay for, right? (Or at least, you *hope* you do!). I saw some, like, legit *designer* vintage Chloé shoes there. The kind that make you feel like you should be sipping champagne on a yacht, even if you’re just walking to the grocery store.
And then there’s the whole vintage *style* thing. RetroStage, for example, is all about those 1900s-1970s vibes. It’s not *exactly* vintage Chloé, but it’s giving you that feel, that inspo. Think 70s platform shoes, Mary Janes (again! Apparently, Mary Janes are forever), all that jazz. If you want a more affordable Chloé-ish look, that’s a good bet.
Honestly, I’m kind of obsessed with finding the PERFECT vintage pair. Like, picture this: a slightly worn, but beautifully made pair of Chloé moccasins. You could wear them with everything! Jeans, a dress, even those weird, flowy pants that are suddenly back in style.
