Pre-owned Chloé

Which Chloé line should you look for first?

Right now the Chloé pieces at Kove are grouped by category rather than by named line, so start with what you want to wear. Shoes cover the boots and flats with a rounded toe and a low, blocky heel. In Bags, look for the hardware you come to Chloé for, from ring closures to padlocks. In Clothing, start with the loose blouses and dresses in silk and cotton. Accessories take in belts, small leather goods and sunglasses.

How does Chloé wear, and what should you look at?

Chloé pairs soft leather with heavy hardware, and each ages in its own way. A grained calfskin bag takes on a sheen where your hand rests. The gold-tone rings and padlocks dull at the edges with use. Look at the rings, padlocks and zip pulls for plating rubbed through to the base metal, and check that clasps and padlocks still close. On a saddle-stitched bag the thread sits slightly proud of the leather, so look closely at handle joins and strap ends for loose or broken stitches. Inside, check the lining for stains, pen marks and pulled seams, and see that the interior tags are still attached. Check the base corners for leather worn through. On boots, look at whether the sole has been replaced and whether the heel tip is original.

Do sizes and versions vary across Chloé pieces?

The same bag turns up in more than one size, and a blouse cut loose in silk fits differently from the same shape in cotton. Boots and flats come in their own size runs, so check the size on each pair. Do not assume one Chloé piece tells you about another. Read the size and materials listed for the piece in front of you. The condition of each piece is described on its page, and the published price you see is the final price.