Two Chanel Ensembles, 1999-2000s

This lot includes two ensembles: one three piece and one two piece.

THE FIRST
Neutral wool/nylon blend striped three-piece ensemble including a cropped jacket with unfinished fringe and front button closure; paired with a matching sleeveless crop top with center back button closure and a linen flared skirt trimmed with matching fringe. Cruise 2000.
Label: Chanel
Size Label: 44
Style/Serial No.: P14979W02585

Approximate Measurements:
JACKET
Shoulders: 16"
Chest: 41.75"
Waist: 39.75"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 23"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 28"

TOP
Shoulders: 16"
Chest: 40.5"
Waist: 37.5"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 19"

SKIRT
Waist: 32"
Hips: 47.75"
Length (waistband to hem): 39"

THE SECOND
Black wool jersey knit cardigan trimmed in black nylon net; paired with light green and blue acetate/silk blend paneled skirt with center back zipper closure. Spring 1999/Cruise 2000.
Label: Chanel
Size Label: 44
Style/Serial No.: P12779V07338 Cardigan / P14720V08309 Skirt

Approximate Measurements:
CARDIGAN
Shoulders: 17.25"
Chest: 41"
Waist: 41.25"
Hips: 44"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 30.5"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 30.25"

SKIRT
Waist: 30.75"
Hips: 44.5"
Length (waistband to hem): 41.5"

Condition:

THE FIRST
The overall condition is very good structurally however there is discoloration under each arm in the jacket lining with two spots in the front left and right lining near hem. The top has some small holes and heavy soiling under the arms in the lining. The skirt has a few soiled spots located on the center front just under the waistband and a couple of dark spots on the center front hemline.

THE SECOND
The overall condition is very good structurally though there is a small hole in the net at the center back neckline of the cardigan. There is soiling along back hemline of the skirt.

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Timothy Long

Director, Senior Specialist, Couture & Luxury Accessories

[email protected]312.334.4222

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.

Michael Hall

Cataloguer, Couture & Luxury Accessories

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Two Chanel Ensembles, 1999-2000s

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