Chanel Skirt Suit and Jacket, 1985-90s

After four decades at Chanel, Lagerfeld earned a legacy as a creative force that reinvigorated the heritage label, infusing it with postmodern playfulness while honoring its roots. Equally versed in the languages of popular culture and the craft and traditions of couture, a combination described as ‘high fashion and high camp’, Lagerfeld’s reinvention of the brand and marketing savvy created a voracious appetite among young buyers, sealing the fate of the iconic double CC logo into this century’s visual lexicon.

This lot contains three Chanel pieces.

THE FIRST
Orange satin and black velvet cardigan style jacket with four gold and black enamel clover buttons. The matching skirt has a panel of orange satin on the interior to give the allusion that the skirt is lined in orange satin.
Label: Chanel Boutique

Size Label: Not labeled

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Approximate Measurements:

Shoulders: 19"

Chest: 38"

Waist: 36"

Hips: 21.5"

Length (high shoulder point to hem): 24.5"

Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 32"

Label: Not labeled

Size Label: Not labeled

Style/Serial No.: Not labeled

Approximate Measurements:

Waist: 31"

Hips: 41"

Length (side waist band to hem): 24.5"

THE SECOND
Black double breasted jacket with gold-tone buttons and front closure.
Label: Chanel Boutique

Size Label: Not labeled

Style/Serial No.: Not labeled

Approximate Measurements:

Shoulders: 17"

Chest: 36"

Waist: 32"

Hips: 37"

Length (high shoulder point to hem): 23"

Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 32.5"

This lot is located in Chicago.

Condition:

THE FIRST

The overall condition is good with soiling at the underarms and light wear throughout both jacket and the skirt.

THE SECOND
The overall condition is fair, missing two gold-tone buttons total. One at the front and one at the cuff, the back of the jacket has some snagging near the shoulder.

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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.

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Chanel Skirt Suit and Jacket, 1985-90s

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