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1952. Chloé is founded by Gaby Aghion, a parisian of Egyptian origin. She and her partner, Jacques Lenoir, were among the first to become aware of the raising 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 70's. Among its customers : Jackie Kennedy, Brigitte Bardot, Maria Callas et Grace Kelly.
1971. The first Chloé boutique opens at the 3 rue Gribeauval in Paris.
1985. The campany is acquired by the Richemont group.
80's. Chloé keeps working with promising and eventually famous artistic directors : Martine Sitbon in 1988, Karl Lagerfeld in 1992.
1997. Stella MacCartney brings in a new direction, feminine, romantic and impertinent.
2001. Phoebe Philo adds a personnal and sensual touch. Kirsten Dunst, Nathalie Portman, Lou Doillon, become customers.
2002. Chloé launches a line of bags, small leather goods and shoes. The Paddington bag will become the first of the 'it-bags'.
2006. Paulo Melim Andersson brings in a staggered and modern style.
2008. After a close collaboration with the brand for the launch of the fragrance, Hannah MacGibbon is named artistic director and introduces her first collection in March at the Spring-Summer 2009 runway.
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