When Chloé first debuted its fall 2018 runway bags back in March, I immediately took notice. Chloé has been a brand that I’ve consistently adored, and though fashion has its ebbs and its flows, often hyping up a specific designer or ‘it’ bag for a few seasons, there is always something about Chloé’s collections that I love. Whether it be the easy bohemian vibe, or the use of beautiful fabrics and colors I’m always excited to view Chloé’s runway looks. For it’s fall 2018 bags, Chloé stuck to its roots with a stunning palette of deep greens and beautiful burgundies—exactly what you would expect for this time of year, and when I spotted a new shape on the runway, I was instantly intrigued. Meet the Chloé Tess Bag.
Taking elements from both the ever-popular Drew and Faye Bags, the Tess Bag is brand new for fall 2018 and worth an in-depth look. The circular shape of the Tess Bag reminds me of the Drew Bag, which I personally own and love, while the shiny gold hardware can be tied back to the ring detailing on the Faye Bag. It’s worth noting that both the Drew and the Faye Bags have had massive success for Chloé and the Tess Bag, which takes everything that is great about Chloé bags and rolls them into one, is on track to be Chloé’s next big hit. Currently there are two sizes offered—small and large—though the versions we shot were all the small size.
Luxurious, but also sturdy, smooth and suede calfskin pick up the beautiful rich tones of the Tess Bag, and I think my favorite bag of all is the olive green version. Designer Natacha Ramsay-Levy also played with fun graphics and textures, like the geometric woven blue bag above, which is a step out of Chloe’s typical comfort zone of mostly romantic, and very bohemian styles with an equestrian twist.
The above design of the Tess Bag pays homage to Chloé’s brand DNA and marries two of the brands signature symbols—the embroidered horses and embossed printed baroque “C”, make this bag distinctly Chloé. The Tess Bag, though similar in shape to the Chloé Drew, is far more structured and also a bit more functional, as it’s easy to get in and out of on the go. It features a front flap with a magnetic closure and an easy access front slit pocket.
Inside there is a small card slot pocket, and the bag is lined in cotton. Both the top handle strap and the longer shoulder strap are completely removable, and the longer shoulder strap is also adjustable. Overall dimensions of the Small Tess Bag are 7”H x 6”W x 3”D. The solid retails for $1,850, while the novelty version in embroidered horses retails for $2,250, and in geometric blue retails for $2,350.
Want now!! In love 🙂
I’ve always liked the look of a Chloe bag, but I can never pull the trigger. They’re heavy and not functional.
For me, I’ve found they are indeed heavy, but very functional. Although I suppose that depends on which bag you’re looking at. Every design house seems to have some lovely but ultimately impractical bags. 🙂
The mere fact that it’s heavy makes it not functional for me. The shapes usually have a lot of wasted space. The hardware, while beautiful, is clunky.
Good to know. I was very close to getting myself a small Marcie.
I’ve owned this bag now for a few weeks and I’M OBSESSED!!! This is definitely an IT bag in the making, but yet portrays all the requirements to make it a long lasting hit — a classic. Wasn’t quite sure about Natacha Ramsay-Levi in the beginning, but now I see that she’s taken the whole innocent, flowy bohemian #chloegirl vibe and gave her a good dose of reality. That edge, the je ne sais quoi that makes a girl just instantly cooler. This bag embodies all of that to me.
It’s very cute, but unless a bag is a bonafide classic like a Chanel flap or a Hermes Kelly, etc, I know it will transition out of my collection relatively quickly, so I always think about a bag’s resale value. I would buy this thing for $2,000 today and then in nine months sell it in pristine condition for $500 and a handful of magic beans, if I’m lucky. In my experience, Chloe has the worst resale value of any premier designer label. If that wasn’t a concern, I would enjoy an occasional Chloé bag for weekends, but nowadays (since having a child and trying to be more practical about what I buy), I just can’t. Since Chloe always goes on sale in about a nano-second (even its newer designs), it also doesn’t make sense to buy one at full price.
It’s a cute bag for sure but definitely screams a version of the already popular Chloe bags. Ok, I am getting why you take the best of the bags that are already a success, now let’s see something new as I think these will be forgotten in a year or two.
I am in love with the deep green + burgundy shade they got for this bag (and a couple of others, I think I saw some Faye and Drew too) for this season. Sadly none of their bag designs/shapes fit my personal taste, I’m just not a fan of huge HW I guess…but the two colors are just so so beautiful and perfect for fall. I will definitely admire from afar… 🙂
I’ve not been a fan of Chloe bags but I like this one. Will check it out in stores. Green one is exceptional.
VERY VERY nice bag.
Chloe has some great new bags but the magnetic closer is a beast!! I tried and tried……..never again!
Way overpriced. I have always enjoyed Chloé bags. I’ve owned the Edith, Helloise, Marcie and the Padlock, (which was like 3 pounds empty).
But these newer bags are just not hitting the mark imo. The price point is ridiculous .
I really like the Chloe bag in the dark green. Would love to get one as a holiday gift.