Hello! I used to LOVE Chloe and own a small Paraty in emerald green & the Faye day backpack in black. While I still enjoy the brand, I hardly use my Paraty now, though I would never sell it. It was perfect for when I lived in NYC & needed to carry a bag to fit a thousand things in, plus a full sized water bottle while still carrying a nice handbag. The downside of that is, the Paraty is extremely heavy to me empty & heavier still when I packed it full. The leather is definitely high quality and the bag still looks great after all these years. I love the design with the handles and the crossbody option.
Now the Faye--when it came out in the backpack I was so excited to get it since it was "convertible." It was that time when designer backpacks was the thing. I wanted it to be my new everyday bag and wanted to love it so hard, but I actually really hate using it. The funny thing is, I still use it more often than the Paraty and it does indeed function as my everyday bag. I hate using it bc the backpack straps are too long for my frame and makes it uncomfortable to wear since the bag hangs far from my body. The flap is heavy to open with the hardware. It's a bottomless pit bc it's essentially a bucket bag. AND--the magnet is just a tad too strong for my liking. Why do I still use it? Bc it's functional even if it's difficult. It holds a lot so when I got shopping for a few things, it will usually fit inside. I don't baby it. But I hate using it.
All that to say, Chloe is a great brand! I think their handbags are wonderful quality. I always wanted the Drew or the Marcie but felt one was too expensive and the other was too large for my frame.
Now the Faye--when it came out in the backpack I was so excited to get it since it was "convertible." It was that time when designer backpacks was the thing. I wanted it to be my new everyday bag and wanted to love it so hard, but I actually really hate using it. The funny thing is, I still use it more often than the Paraty and it does indeed function as my everyday bag. I hate using it bc the backpack straps are too long for my frame and makes it uncomfortable to wear since the bag hangs far from my body. The flap is heavy to open with the hardware. It's a bottomless pit bc it's essentially a bucket bag. AND--the magnet is just a tad too strong for my liking. Why do I still use it? Bc it's functional even if it's difficult. It holds a lot so when I got shopping for a few things, it will usually fit inside. I don't baby it. But I hate using it.
All that to say, Chloe is a great brand! I think their handbags are wonderful quality. I always wanted the Drew or the Marcie but felt one was too expensive and the other was too large for my frame.
