See, Chloe, the brand, has this whole vibe, right? It’s supposed to be effortless Parisian chic, but sometimes it just feels…expensive. Like, *trying* to be effortless. High quality Chloe, though, *nails* it. It’s the difference between a Chloe Drew bag that’s clearly just bought to show off (no shade, I kinda want one too) and one that looks like you’ve owned it for years and somehow it still looks perfect.
And it’s not just bags, people! We’re talking clothes, shoes, the whole shebang. I once saw a Chloe dress (or, well, *a* dress with a Chloe label, because let’s be real, I couldn’t afford to LOOK at the price tag too long) that looked like it had been stitched by actual angels. The fabric, the drape, the way it moved… *chef’s kiss*. THAT, my friends, is high quality Chloe.
Then there’s the *other* side. You know, the Chloe that looks like it was designed during a particularly rough brainstorming session fueled by too much espresso and not enough sleep. The weird cuts, the questionable color combinations, the stuff that makes you go “huh?” That’s… let’s just say it’s not what we’re aiming for here.
Honestly, finding high quality Chloe is like treasure hunting. You gotta sift through the (sometimes overpriced) rubble to find the gems. And sometimes those gems are vintage, which, IMHO, is where the *real* high quality Chloe lives. Think late 70s, early 80s – that era was just *chef’s kiss* again, sorry.
So, what are the tell-tale signs? Good question! I’m still figuring that out, TBH. But for me, it’s about the little things. The stitching, the weight of the fabric, the way it makes you *feel* when you wear it (or even just look at it). Does it make you feel effortlessly chic? Or does it make you feel like you’re trying too hard? That’s your answer, right there.
And listen, don’t get me wrong, I love a good bargain as much as the next person, and sometimes you CAN find amazing Chloe on sale. But usually, you get what you pay for. That “bargain” Chloe skirt might look cute online, but then you get it and the fabric feels scratchy and the seams are wonky and you’re like, “Oh. Right.”
