An important archival piece from Chanel Fall Winter 1996. This gold brocade jacket reflects Karl Lagerfeld’s interpretation of Coco Chanel’s fascination with Orientalism from the 1930s, expressed here through rich Mughal inspired detailing and precise tailoring.
The silhouette is structured with a Mandarin collar, lightly padded shoulders, and a refined Nehru style cut that defines the waist. The fabric is an opulent gold brocade woven with an intricate pattern, fully embellished with multicolored jewel tone stones throughout. The jacket features four flap pockets, statement Gripoix style buttons down the front, and six functional jeweled buttons at the cuffs. Every detail speaks to the level of craftsmanship Chanel was producing in the mid 1990s.
This design has been exhibited at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in “Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty” and shown in “Culture Chanel” in Seoul in 2014. It has also been worn by Carla Bruni, Lady Gaga, Celine Dion, Linda Evangelista, and Stella Tennant.
It’s a once-in-a-lifetime find for collectors and admirers of haute couture.
Condition: excellent vintage condition with no remarkable signs of wear.
Labeled FR 42. Best fits modern FR 38. Please use measurements as a guide:
Shoulder 15” (38 cm)
Bust 37” (94 cm)
Waist 32” (81 cm)
Length 24” (61 cm)
Sleeve 24” (61 cm)
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