Chloe Heloise Bag: Fab or Drab?

June 18th, 2007 / Posted in Chloe Handbags, Fab or Drab by Megs Mahoney Dusil.

Chloe Heloise Bag

Chloe is well known for their heavy leather, chunky accessories, and paddlocks but now they would like to break into a new dimension. Braided leather. We all know that Bottega Veneta lives on top of the world with their woven leather, but can Chloe break in at all? The Chloe Heloise Bag features a stunning shade of taupe leather with gold tone hardware and a chunky braided top handle. The shape of the bag is fresh, with a pleated front, tabbed side, and zip top closure. Dimensions are 13″H x 14 4/5″W x 7″D. Via Saks for $1670.

Fab or Drab?

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36 Responses to “Chloe Heloise Bag: Fab or Drab?”:

  1. monsoon88 says:

    I like the basic shape of the bag, and, I agree, that the color and leather are superb. I’m not sure that the braiding adds anything to the look of the handbag, though. Might be a bit OTT for me… Sorry! :neutral:

    Reply Jun 18, 2007 12:54PM
  2. Abby says:

    Absolutely love it. Must… have… it

    Reply Jun 18, 2007 1:02PM
  3. Dania (fendihunter) says:

    I agree with monsoon88. The braiding does nothing for the bag, and it’s been done better.

    Reply Jun 18, 2007 1:27PM
  4. Elim says:

    hi~ i have question regarding this chloe paddington bag

    http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y289/elimlau/DSC03091.jpg

    i didn’t see any version of this in all the chloe selling site, is this a limited audition? or is fake?
    n’ if the seller’s willing to go to the original chloe store to check the auth. w/ me, then it should a real one?
    n’ if this version exist, how much is it in retail store?

    sorrie the question is not related to this post, but i dunno if u’d check the old posts’ comments so i put it here, i think u can give me some professional comments on this, thank you so much!

    Reply Jun 18, 2007 2:27PM
    • BCNBibi says:

      The Heloise bag is not a fake.
      I live in the UK and have only seen two in the shops as it is still too early for all the shops to have.
      It is beautiful.
      Works well on or off the shoulder. It will be a classic.
      The Paddington bag has been re-vamped for AW07/08.
      I hope this helps.

      Reply Jun 22, 2007 8:39AM
  5. GuZ says:

    i love it. it’s absolutly beautiful!!!

    Reply Jun 18, 2007 10:06PM
  6. Otter says:

    Perhaps it is photo, but the braided handles look like a tangle mess — looks like the work of sailors in basic training practicing knots.

    Reply Jun 18, 2007 10:09PM
  7. Lisa says:

    i love the vintage look
    i will always love chloe

    Reply Jun 18, 2007 10:17PM
  8. suzannah says:

    to much-love the colour, vintage style ect-but handle-way to much :!:

    Reply Jun 18, 2007 11:56PM
  9. Monique says:

    Love it! Don’t love the price though. :???:

    Reply Jun 19, 2007 2:11PM
  10. Alina says:

    i luv the bag!!!!!! but i agree! the handles r just a tangled mess!!!!! i hav seen much better ones!!!! but the bag itself is amazing!!!!!!! also i dont like the price of it. y do the bags always hav to be so much??????? :neutral:

    Reply Jun 19, 2007 4:22PM
  11. yoanna says:

    i’m glad you’re covering these heloise bags. i as searching for info on them recently. the red one at bergdorf is divine!

    Reply Jun 20, 2007 5:07PM
  12. Kim says:

    Oh I LOVE this. You could wear it with everything.

    Reply Jun 22, 2007 7:37PM
  13. Héloise says:

    I love the rich leather & yum taupe colour – & seeing it shares my name I’m gonna have to get one!

    Reply Jul 8, 2007 6:08PM
  14. Diane says:

    Love this bag!! I think the braided handle makes it look even better. I want one!!! (Don’t have a Chloe yet!!) :cool:

    Reply Jul 8, 2007 7:35PM
  15. kateholli says:

    like it, too, especially in the tan colour

    Reply Jul 10, 2007 12:46PM
  16. bagaddict says:

    love it as well! Saw a replica on wonderfauxhandbags. You can definitely tell the difference between the two.

    Reply Aug 26, 2007 2:24PM
  17. Anna says:

    :razz: I love, love, love my Heloise bag. I have one in RED.

    Reply Sep 12, 2007 11:11AM
  18. mo says:

    i have one in tan ,
    The bag is unique, it has a classic look but also it will be really easy to tell the replica from the original, unlike in some other designer bags

    Reply Oct 8, 2007 11:05AM
  19. Sam says:

    I love this bag, i’ve bought it in black for my 30th birthday present for myself!! It’s beautiful and timeless. Shame i won’t be soon! :cry:

    Reply Oct 11, 2007 12:31PM
  20. MC says:

    I love it but think the handle should be longer and thicker – the bag looks huge in comparison

    Reply Oct 16, 2007 7:24PM
  21. jusha says:

    Stunning.

    Reply Oct 24, 2007 9:30AM
  22. S.L. says:

    where can i purchase this? seems to be out of stock everywhere? :cry:

    Reply Mar 8, 2008 1:16PM
  23. madrid dancer says:

    :idea: Just got the Nordstrom March 2008 accessories catalog and it is shown in prune (actually quite nice), but can order in noir (black) or gazelle (tan) for 1670.

    Reply Mar 21, 2008 3:19PM
  24. Vicki says:

    Very difficult to find the gazelle (tan). I have it in prune and gazelle, but can’t decide which color to keep! HELP!!
    -VS

    Reply Apr 30, 2008 7:38AM
  25. Ellie says:

    I have a cream paddington but i love this the tan colour is amazing and i love the handles and it looks really vintage so i might just have to get one :)

    Reply Sep 18, 2008 3:29PM
  26. madd4bagz says:

    I have the Heloise in a mustard/golden color. I saw the electric blue one recently but it was not available when I bought the bag this summer in LV. I was told that this color is a hard to find color and that I should keep it instead of swapping for the blue. Has anyone seen the the golden mustard Heloise around?

    Reply Oct 5, 2008 8:56PM
  27. Jennifer says:

    I have seen the honey one at Neiman Marcus recently. They call it a honey mustard color, not sure if it is the one that you are looking for, but it is a great color!

    Reply Oct 6, 2008 8:49PM
  28. MelissaH says:

    I love this purse. Where can I find it?? I want it in this color! gorgeous :)

    Reply Dec 31, 2008 2:36PM
  29. Steph says:

    My boyfriend bought me one in black for Christmas – I have always wanted a Chloe. It is absolutely stunning – a classic! It goes with everything. I will have this bag forever and don’t think it will ever date.

    Reply Jan 21, 2009 1:02PM
  30. ihey says:

    I love it as well. i have one in red and use it often. the leather is just gorgeous, it gets more beautiful with age.

    Reply Jan 29, 2009 11:34PM
  31. Heather says:

    I just ran across one on sale at Saks in the metallic. I love it! Can’t wait for it to arrive!!

    Reply Mar 3, 2009 8:11PM
  32. Lieu says:

    Gawd! I want this bag and I would love it in that tan color also! It looks easy to wear. It would be my perfect everyday bag!!!!

    Reply Mar 8, 2009 6:48PM
  33. rorosity says:

    Love this bag.

    Reply Apr 11, 2009 10:23AM
  34. Shaz says:

    I have this bag in prune (or rather did have until one of the straps tore away from the metal hardware yesterday!) Got it one year ago as a 40th birthday present. I totally love the bag, can wear it with nearly everything and am totally gutted! Have sent it back to Harvey Nics and am praying they can get it repaired for me!

    Reply Apr 21, 2009 2:17PM
  35. Hanis says:

    I have one in Cobalt Bluee!!! Im lovin it!!

    Reply Oct 24, 2009 8:23PM

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