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Molly Smith

The Chloé Paddington bag is back – and Alexa Chung confirms its revival at Paris Fashion Week

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Characterised by its slouchy soft leather and a signature large front padlock, the Chloé Paddington was one of the best designer bags when it was originally launched in the early noughties, but now, with Chloé launching a new collection of this iconic bag, it's back and bigger than ever – and even Alexa Chung was spotted at Paris Fashion Week with one in arm.

Originally launched back in 2005, the Chloé Paddington bag became an instant fashion phenomenon under the creative director Phoebe Philo. And with the dominance of noughties aesthetics in passing seasons in 2025, it's no wonder this bag has become one of the key autumn/winter handbag trends 2025.

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