Three Chanel Knit Items, 1999-2000s

This lot contains three Chanel knit items.

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.

THE FIRST
Grey cashmere sleeveless knit vest with a decorative band of woven/braided fabric and yarn around the crew neckline.
Label: Chanel
Size Label: 42

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 14"
Chest: 34"
Waist: 32"
Hips: 35"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 22"

THE SECOND
Black and white mohair cashmere-blend knit cardigan with a stand collar, long sleeves, two patch pockets, and a zipper down the cener front. The cardigan is embellished with square black metal pieces that alternate between shiny and matte. These pieces are located down the center front and around the hem, including the sleeves. The front pockets are closed with a button.
Label: Chanel
Size Label: 40

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 15"
Chest: 36"
Waist: 37"
Hips: 38"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 26"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 31"

THE THIRD
Grey and brown wool blend knit cardigan with a v-neckline, long sleeves, two pockets on the front, and a center front button closure. The hem of the jacket is finished with a strip of purple knit. The silver-tone buttons are circular and feature the name "CHANEL".
Label: Chanel Identification
Size Label: 38
Style/Serial No.: 99A

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 16"
Chest: 34"
Waist: 32"
Hips: 34"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 24"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 32"

Property from the Collection of Jo Ann Cline Yates, Lookout Mountain, Tennessee

This lot is located in Chicago.