Three Chanel Haute Couture Separates, 1990s

One of the pair of pants was made by Paquito Sala and features a label with his name, hand-written in ink. Paquito Sala, an expert tailor at Chanel, worked under Pierre Balmain until the couturier’s death in 1982. Lagerfeld brought him to Chanel the following year. The German couturier and the Spanish tailor first met in 1954, when Sala worked as Balmain’s assistant. Thanks to the acumen that distinguished him, Lagerfeld immediately recognized Sala’s outstanding skill and brought him to Chanel as the head of the atelier tailleur nearly thirty years later. Lagerfeld would deliver sketches, and Sala oversaw the creation of countless haute couture creations during his tenure with the house.

This lot includes one top and two pairs of pants.

One of the pair of pants was made by Paquito Sala and features a label with his name. Paquito Sala, an expert tailor at Chanel, worked under Pierre Balmain until the couturier’s death in 1982, and Lagerfeld brought him to Chanel the following year. The German couturier and the Spanish tailor first met in 1954, when he worked as Balmain’s assistant. Lagerfeld recognized his skill and brought him to Chanel as the head of the “atelier tailleur” nearly thirty years later. Lagerfeld would deliver sketches, and Sala oversaw the creation of countless haute couture creations during his tenure with the house.

THE FIRST
Haute Couture ivory silk satin long sleeve top with stitched knotted neck tie, front chest pockets over pleated bodice, long sleeves with barrel cuffs, and center back hidden button closure.
Label: Chanel
Size Label: N/A
Style/Serial No.: 63781

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 16.5"
Chest: 39"
Waist: 36.5"
Hips: 38"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 24.5"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 33"

THE SECOND
Haute Couture black wool twill weave straight fit pants with front zipper closure.
Label: Chanel
Size Label: N/A
Style/Serial No.: 79980

Approximate Measurements:
Waist: 27"
Hips: 36"
Length (side waist band to hem): 43"
Inseam: 30.75"

THE THIRD
Haute Couture blue worsted wool wide leg trousers with cuffed hems. Spring 1994.
Unlabeled, Attributed to Chanel
Size Label: N/A
Style/Serial No.: 13 / P94

Approximate Measurements:
Waist: 24"
Hips: 36"
Length (side waist band to hem): 45"
Inseam: 32.5"

Property from the Collection of Susan Gutfreund, New York, New York