Gribeauval in Paris. 1985: The company is acquired by the Richemont group. 1980s: Chloé keeps working with promising and eventually famous artistic directors: Martine Sitbon in 1988, Karl Lagerfeld in 1992. 1997: Stella McCartney brings in a new direction, feminine, romantic and impertinent. 2001: Phoebe Philo adds a personal and sensual touch. Kirsten Dunst, Natalie Portman, and Lou Doillon become customers. 2002: Chloé launches a line of bags, small leather goods and shoes. The Paddington bag will become the first of the 'it-bags'. 2006: Paulo Melim Andersson brings in a staggered and modern style. 2008: After close collaboration with the brand for the launch of the fragrance, Hannah MacGibbon is named artistic director. 2009: MacGibbon introduces her first collection in March at the Spring-Summer 2009 runway. She cited the fashion illustrations of Antonio Lopez as an inspiration. American actress, former model and fashion designer Chloë Sevigny becomes a spokesperson for the company. 2010: Geoffroy de la Bourdonnaye becomes CEO and chairman Ralph Toledano 2011: MacGibbon is replaced by former Pringle of Scotland Designer Clare Waight Keller. 2012: Chloé starts sponsorship of the annual Prix Chloé at the Festival de Mode de Hyères 2017: Clare Waight Keller is replaced by Natacha Ramsay-Levi as creative director of Chloé 2020: Natacha Ramsay-Levi announces she will leave Chloé in December 2020, with Gabriela Hearst announced as her replacement with her debut collection out in March 2021. References External links Chloé's official site Richemont brands High fashion brands French brands Companies based in Paris Comité Colbert members Eyewear brands of France Catégorie:Membre du Comité Colbert