Chanel Military-Style Pant Ensemble, Fall 1996

Chanel’s fall/winter 1996-97 ready-to-wear collection was inspired by Karl Lagerfeld’s interest in the military, stating that this collection was ‘an army of beauties’ that were wrapped in tailored fabrics in various shades of gold. This military-inspired pantsuit was worn on the runway with a gold mesh belt embellished with purple stones and a gold leather Chanel flap bag.

Army green wool twill pant ensemble including a military style jacket with stand collar, four front flap cargo pockets, long sleeves with buttoned flap hems, and front button closure; paired with matching tapered pants with front fly closure.
Label: Chanel / Boutique
Size Label: 36
Style/Serial No.: PO8515V05069 Jacket / PO8517V05069 Pants

Approximate Measurements:
JACKET
Shoulders: 14"
Chest: 36"
Waist: 28"
Hips: 38"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 27"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 30.5"

PANTS
Waist: 27"
Hips: 38"
Length (side waist band to hem): 41.25"
Inseam: 30.25"

Property from the Estate of Jacqueline Leeds, New York, New York

Condition:

The overall condition is very good structurally though the jacket has some light soiling under the arms in the lining, a small hole in the front left lining at the waist, and some pulled stitches at the center back vent in the lining. There are pinhead sized spots on the right sleeve at the elbow and hemline and some slightly larger spots on the front left hem near the opening and hip pocket. the pants have had the front button closure altered and there are stressed seams in the lining around the waistband and hips. There are some faint dark spots on the front right and back right hip, both knees, and along each of the hemlines. There are some loose stitches on the front left waistband. Ensemble appears to have been previously pressed.

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Mr. Long has nearly 20 years of experience as a curator of fashion and decorative arts in museums including the Museum of London, the Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York, and the Chicago History Museum. At Hindman, he works with individual clients, collectors, dealers, and museums to bring to auction collections of couture and luxury accessories. Mr. Long’s recent publications include Charles James: Designer in Detail and a chapter on the same designer in London Couture: British Luxury 1923–1975, both published by V&A Publishing.

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Chanel Military-Style Pant Ensemble, Fall 1996

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