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The distinctive squishy shape of a Chloe bag is on show here with this cheery pink number, model no. 0017. I know we are fast approaching winter, but there are still occasions for using a pink bag. This one is covered in studs, plus of course the obiolgatory oversized trademark padlock clasp on top. There is contrasting pink top stitching to enhace the lines and you can probably pick up this Chloe Clutch now at under $150. If your bag is stolen you could use DNA testing to get it back.

One trend resulting from recession fever is the growing demand for designer bag rental. This is the answer to a Handbag addict dream - the chance to get your hands on the ultimate and latest genuine designer handbags and tote bags for a fraction of the cost. The photo shows the Chloe Paddington, in green-grey. This beautiful designer bag is big enough to use for a weekend away and of course it gives the essential touch of style that is a pre-requisite when visiting luxury hotels.
The large padlock is iconic Chloe, both it and its key are engraved with Chloe, as are various pieces of the silver-coloured metalware. Sumptuous soft leather outside is complimented by rich cream cotton inside. One to truly make you feel a million dollars. You can rent this bag and dozens of others from handbaghirehq.co.uk. Read more »

The Chloe Paddington made its name as the first handbag from the designer house in 2005 when the first release of purses sold 376 in less than two days. Part of the reason for its success was possibly the way that the Chloe bag used over the top hardware, with decorative padlocks and numerous clasps sprinkled over the exterior of this cute bag. The rounded edges of the Paddington bag make it very feminine, chic and stylish. The designer touches include the heavy padlock, round handles, square details as well as the pebbled leather effect. The Chloe Paddington has become the girlie club bag, creating a community of Paddington owners who could compare their bags’ addons and, if they run out of things to say they can play with the multiple clasps and ostentatious additions. The Chloe ready-to-wear fashion house has been a presence in France since 1956, when it was established by Gabi Aghion. Chloe has employed many world-renowned designers, such as Karl Lagerfeld, Stella McCartney and Phoebe Philo, who was responsible for the Chloe Paddington. The present creative director at Chloe’s Paris HQ is Paulo Melim Andersson.

The Paddington bag, with its distinctive slouchy, well-worn look and trademark gold lock and key - has been a victim of its own success since it was introduced in 2005. The pre-launch publicity for this Designer It Bag hype was so effective that the Chloe Paddington was a sell-out before the first deliveries arrived.

The desirability and high ticket price of the bag have made the Chloe Paddington an easy target for counterfeit copies. When you look on Ebay you will find dozens of bags described as “authentic Paddington”. But at a price of less than £100, a bag sold as Chloe Paddington from China is NOT authentic.

Chloe has always confirmed that these bags are counterfeit, so do not be fooled by these c heap knock offs. The real Paddington bag has a wholesale trade price of nearly 1000 Euros, so a genuine version can never sell for less than that figure.

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