Chanel Haute Couture Suit, Four Pieces, 1970-80s

This lot and Lot 106 are Chanel haute couture, created in Paris and worn by Iranian Princess Hamoush Azodi-Bowler.

Black and white tweed jacket with jewel neckline, set-in long sleeves, four front patch pockets, and center front button closure; paired with a matching tweed skirt and a red knit top with crew neckline and extended neck ties, set-in long sleeves, and a center back zipper closure,. The scarf features the suit and skirt material on one side and the knit material of the top on the other.
Label: Chanel
Size Label: Not sized
Style/Serial No: Skirt: 54917/ Jacket: 54916

Approximate Measurements:
TOP
Shoulders: 14.5"
Chest: 39"
Waist: 35.75"
Hips: 37"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 21"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 31.75"

JACKET
Shoulders: 14"
Chest: 37.25"
Waist: 34.75"
Hips: 40"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 25.5"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 31.5"

SKIRT
Waist: 29"
Hips: 37"
Length (side waist band to hem): 29.5"

SCARF
Length: 67"
Width: 7.5"

This lot is located in Chicago.

Condition:

The overall condition is good. On the jacket, there is fraying and piling throughout due to the nature of the textile. In the lining, there is discoloration around the armscyes as well as stress in the seams surrounding this area. On the shirt, there is fraying and piling due to the nature of the knit textile. Along the neckline, there is visible ripping in the lining and a small hole in the seam under the right arm. There is stress in a few of the seams throughout and a few loose threads, primarily along the armscyes. The lining on the interior has soiling around the armscyes as well. On the skirt, there is fraying due to the nature of the textile.

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Timothy Long

Director, Senior Specialist, Couture & Luxury Accessories

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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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