Two Chanel Items: Top and Dress, 2013

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 one Chanel top and one dress.

THE FIRST
Black rayon/polyester blend long top with wide neckline, long sleeves, white embroidery details throughout, and black eyelet panels. Comes with replacement fabric swatch.
Label: Chanel, Summer 2013
Size Label: 40

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 14.5"
Chest: 41.5"
Waist: 41.5"
Hips: 42.5"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 30.75"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 27.5"

THE SECOND
Blue and white cotton/rayon blend sleeveless knit dress with crew neckline, white geometric and floral motif and eyelet detailing, two front patch pockets, keyhole cut out on back of neckline, and shoulder button detailing.
Label: Chanel
Size Label: 40

Approximate Measurements (Unstretched):
Shoulders: 14"
Chest: 39.75"
Waist: 40.25"
Hips: 41"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 36.5"

Property from the Private Collection of a Georgia Lady

This lot is located in Chicago.

Condition:

THE FIRST
The overall condition is good with only frayed hems due to the nature of the eyelet textile.

THE SECOND
The overall condition is good. There are soiled spots surrounding the armhole and on the center front towards the hem. Throughout the dress, some of the white applique have edges that are loose and the buttons on the shoulder are slightly tarnished.

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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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Two Chanel Items: Top and Dress, 2013

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