At Chloé, Gabriela Hearst continues to hone in on her distinct, feminine vision while prioritizing climate solutions. While designing the brand’s spring 2023 collection, she continued to explore ways for fashion and eco-consciousness to coexist. While her commitment to the environment is strong, Hearst does not skimp on aesthetics or her vision to make each collection more sustainable.
Rather, she allows her vision of sustainability and sophisticated, artisanal craftsmanship to work in tandem. The bags ooze an effortless simplicity and reinterpret some of the Maison’s most historic codes, and today we are introduced to the latest bag from Chloé: the new Penelope bag.
Modern, But Inherently Chloé
Making its debut for the Chloé Spring/Summer 2023 season, the Penelope bag is the latest big push for the House. Featuring the sleek details and artisanal leathercraft that Hearst’s Chloé has become known for. There’s no denying that the Penelope bag will be an important shape for the House moving forward, as multiple silhouettes and sizes are offered under the Penelope umbrella.
Whether it’s the Penelope shoulder bag, flap bag, or the hand-carried clutch, each bag is defined by the Penelope’s distinct coin closure, inspired by Chloé’s jewelry archive. The shoulder bag featured on the runway further explores the Chloé savoir-faire showcasing braided leather detailing and luscious leather. The slouchy silhouette, though modern, still feels classicly Chloé, possessing the brand’s iconic bohemian feel.
The Penelope flap bag is more structured and has cleaner lines; crafted from sturdy box leather in neutral hues, it is the perfect day-to-night bag, while the roomier shoulder bag is relaxed and big enough for every day. Aside from leather, the Peneople line also offers shapes in linen, raffia, and textural chunky knits, once again focusing on Chloé’s commitment to reducing its environmental impact. Bags are lined in linen, which emits fewer greenhouse gases, and the leather used is European-sourced leather, which reduces its environmental impact.
Prices range from $2,590 to $3,650, and the Penelope Bags will be available at Chloé Boutiques at the end of next month and on Chloe.com. Take a look below and let us know what you think!
Chloé Penelope Shoulder Bag
Chloé Penelope Flap Bag
Chloé Penelope Clutch
Ooh, I like this! It looks soft and capacious, and with (what appears to be) a shoulderable strap!
It’s GORGEOUS and timeless! Very impressed!
I just watched the SS23 show on their website and these bags look great. I think they’ll be a big hit.
For me Chloe bags are utilitarian without any appeal.
To say they are utilitarian suggested they are verry basic in design, only fit for function with no aesthetic detailing? Chloe is conversely a truly artisan brand with beautiful detailing, craftsmanship and volumes of aesthetic appeal. I don’t understand your comment? I suspect that you have never owned it perhaps even looked at a Chloe bag?
Wow!! All that to defend a bag. Taking it a bit personal no?!
Love the looks of this bag.
A bit to large for my frame, but love the style!
I love the clutch version without all the braiding. Great! ut is awfully pricey for that and Chloe?! Nearly $4500. in Canada!