The twin of this jumpsuit walked the runway for the Resort 2007 collection. It was Look 5 on the runway and was styled with a very casual vibe to it. The show took place in the Grand Central Terminal in New York and stars like Mischa Barton, Naomi Watts, Julianne Moore, and Maria Bello all sat in the audience. Karl said of the show that season; 'Cruise is all about travelling, so the symbol of the station is a good idea... and I love the space, I always have. I think it is one of the most beautiful spaces in New York.' Its a stunning example of Karl's view on how to do casual while still feeling elevated. And adding a heel instantly makes it more of a evening look. The look is also one of the few showcased on the book 'Chanel: Catwalk' for this season's presentation.

The jumpsuit is made out of a textured cotton that is just a shade or two off of a true stark white. It is cut to skim over the body and feel easy to wear. It is loose and easy through the waist and then the pants skim down from there. Each leg is shaped into the perfect boot cut with just a hint of a flare by the time they reach the hem. Depending on how tall you are they will sit slightly cropped. Top set pockets sit low slung on each hip and two more pockets are set at the back. Each of those are detailed with a silver stud engraved with 'Chanel Paris' spelled out. I love the built in waistband with its chic belt loops and crossed over X at the back. It is like a design detail all on its own and makes wearing a belt optional. The front laces up with three thick white nautical feeling cords down the front. Behind those is a modesty panel that is attached one side and buttons into place on the other. This covers the space between the laces so that you get a hint of sexy but are perfectly OK to move around without exposing anything. I folded that panel back on one shot so you could see how bare a look you could get to you decided to have it made to be removable. The cut of this is perfection and the fabric is exquisite. Inside, the back of the modesty panel, around the neck and around the waist is a finish of silk that is embossed with the famous double C Chanel logo. On the runway the jumpsuit was shown with one of the Chanel belts of the season and you could easily wear it with any belt of your choosing or simply wear it as is and unbelted. Without a belt the line of the eye does not get broken and it has a longer silhouette. It is so versatile and chic. It can be worn with flats for lunch or heels for evening. Excellent condition 

Partially lined as described above and the rest of the jumpsuit is unlined. It laces at the front and there is a hidden set zipper under that. Tagged a Chanel 40 and looks to have been worn very little. 

Slightly inset shoulders: 14.5"
Bust: to 20 " flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: to 16.5  " flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: to 19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 59" from neck to hem of pants 
Inseam: 31" from hem up

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# DD3616

Reference Photo: (1) 2007 Cruise Chanel Runway Collection, Look 5.  /  (2-3) From the book "Chanel: Catwalk" by Thames and Hudson.

This garment has been professionally cleaned, pressed and is odor free. Thoroughly checked over before shipping, it will be ready to wear upon arrival.

This is an incredible example of Karl lagerfeld's Haute Couture work. On the runway this was shown with a full wide skirt and I love that it is different because it shows you the versatility of it how you could potentially wear it with a skirt from your own closet. My client opted for a sleek tapered legged trouser instead of the skirt which I think really allows the jacket and its lines to really shine. In the book 'Chanel Catwalk' they said of this collection; 'Karl Lagerfeld focused on suits ..for this haute couture collection, presented as a winding catwalk in a riding centre in the Bois de Boulogne. It featured 'only' fifty-eight looks, 'but I could have had many more,' Lagerfeld told Women's Wear Daily, 'because we have many clients and they want suits, suits, suits.'

The lines of this suit are crisp and sharp and the tailoring is immaculate. Both pieces are made out of a silk taffeta that allows them to retain the exact lines that Lagerfeld intended. The jacket is cut so that it is fitted to the upper bodice and shoulders and then flares outwards as it glides past the hips. The collar is neat and small and I love how it is notched and shaped at the front. It zips to close under a shaped panel of fabric at the front and there are two small discreet holes that you can slide a pin, french cuffs or a very thin ribbon through to add some detailing as they did on the runway. Each sleeve is long and straight with a touch of width to it. These end in a notched slit rather then a traditional cuff which falls in line with the sleek minimalist feel of the rest of the suit. In a little hidden surprise the underside of each cuff, the inside the collar and the front panel of fabric over the zipper have all been meticulously hand lined in a pale gold metallic silk. The pants are sleek and simple in their cut. They are flat fronted and cut to taper down to the ankles. A sharp pleat has been hand sewn down the front and the back of each leg. The inside of the suit is as immaculate as the outside and it is of course, entirely made by hand. The iconic gold Chanel chain runs along the inner hem of the jacket and I suspect that it is actually gold plated. Every stitch is perfection. This is a rare opportunity to own a piece of true couture by one of the most important designers of our lifetime. Excellent condition with a minor note below. 

The jacket is lined in a black silk and closes with a hidden zipper under the front panel of fabric. The pants zip to close with a hidden set side zipper. I see a slight touch of stress to part of the front middle seam on the pant, see the photo after the label shots. Both piece are hand finished to couture standards. Proper couture labels present with couture tape 78762 under the tag on the jacket and 78763 under the pant tag. Sourced from the original couture client 

Jacket
Sleeves: 23.5"
Shoulders: 15"
Bust: to 18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: to 16" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: to 24" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 30" from neck to head 

Pant
Waist: 15" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 21" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 38" from top of bodice to waist
Inseam: 28" from inner seam to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# DD3580

Reference Photo: Spring 2000 Chanel Haute Couture Collection.

This garment has been professionally cleaned, pressed and is odor free. Thoroughly checked over before shipping, it will be ready to wear upon arrival.

In the Vogue review of the Fall 2009 collection they noted that Karl Lagerfeld titled the Fall 2009 collection Belle Brummell (inspired by Beau Brummell) ... 'a gender-reassigned quip referring to the British Regency dandy who dictated men's fashion by tying his cravats in ever more elaborate configurations. The pun also gave full permission to bring the classic Chanel white georgette blouse into play, a perfect device for subtracting the austerity from black in a distinctly Rue Cambon manner. Lagerfeld worked it every which way, in bouclé, lace, knit, satin, and paillettes.."

This jacket embodies that feel with its high glamour and decidedly elaborate configuration. It is made out of a pale putty colored mohair that is a fine and light as gossamer. It seems to weigh mere ounces when you hold it and yet it somehow manages to retain the structure and volume he intended it to have. The body of the jacket is more loosely woven and finished with a fine scattering of fringed detailing. This gives it texture and dimension but without any weight added. The sleeves are incredible and each is a cascade of ruffles overlapping each other. These are even more incredible when you realize that the ruffles are formed from one long swath of knit that has been hand set onto each sleeve in a curving design that wraps down the arm. I have lifted one part of the ruffle and photoed it for you to be able to see just how incredible the workmanship is to achieve this final look. On addition there is silk tulle inset into each sleeve to help retain the shape and volume you see. At the neck is a long black silk satin tie that gives it that perfect Chanel finish and contrast. It is magical and looks to have never been worn or worn very little. Excellent condition

Unlined and slips on the wear. Ties at the neck. Tulle inset into teach sleeve so hold the shape and volume. Hand finished throughout and hand knit. Tagged a Chanel 38. It appears to have never been worm or worn very little. The easy cut should allow it to fit a range of sizes.

Sleeves: 20" to the cuff and 25" to the longest point of the overlapping ruffle
Shoulders: 15"
Bust: to 22" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: to 23" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: to 25" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 20" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-MED

Item# DD3457

This garment has been professionally cleaned, pressed and is odor free. Thoroughly checked over before shipping, it will be ready to wear upon arrival.

This is a beautiful set from the 2005 Cruise collection. I always think that these two piece set are extra great additions to your wardrobe since they can be worn together or you can mix and match with other pieces already in your wardrobe. Both pieces have the beautiful cut and fabrication that you expect from Chanel. The sweater top is made out of a light weight black cashmere. The sleeves and hem are then finished with a banding of the same boucle fabric that the skirt is made out of. Just above the bottom band at the hem there is also two little strips of the boucle that are fused into the cashmere to give the suggestion of the classic Chanel pocket that would sit on the front of a jacket. It is cut to be worn more loose and easy through the body and can be worn tucked in or left out. There is also a little metal double C logo on the bottom band. The skirt is made entirely of the boucle fabric and has a sleek cut with front vents built into the skirt for a little bit of flare when you walk. The boucle mixes soft ivories, camels, grey and blacks and is very beautiful. As you get closer you can see some parts have a metallic finish to them that gives it an extra bit of texture. It is wonderful. Excellent condition with one small note about the top below

The top is unlined and the skirt lined in a fine ivory silk. The tops slips on to wear and the skirt close with a hidden set zipper. Hand finishes throughout. The skirt is tagged a vintage 38 and the top a 42. The top shows some very slight wear to the fabric under the arms. Please review the last two photos after the label shot

Top
Shoulders: 16" across
Bust: to 20" flat across the back from side seam to side seam
Waist: to 17" flat across the back from side seam to side seam
Hips: to 20" flat across the back from side seam to side seam
Length: 23" from neck to hem

Skirt
Waist: 16" flat across the back from side seam to side seam
Hips: to 19" flat across the back from side seam to side seam
Length: 21.5" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: MED-LRG

Item# DD3449

This garment has been professionally cleaned, pressed and is odor free. Thoroughly checked over before shipping, it will be ready to wear upon arrival.

This is an exceptional piece of vintage Chanel and a rare find. This is a very early piece of Karl's work for Chanel. His first collection was in 1983 and  it is amazing to have a verified piece from just a few short years into his long career there. A version of the dress made of the same fabric walked the runway that season and we were able to find that reference photo. The hand written tag on the dress is also marked 1986 and there is a special order tag from Bergdorf's with the exact date and client name. It is a wonderful example of the work that Karl was doing for Chanel during this time period.

The dress is made from a of a metallic gold thread set on a black silk chiffon. The effect that this gives is that it is a gold lace. You only realize that it is made of that fine gold metal thread as you get closer to it. This fabric treatment also gives it a touch of a 3D feel. Under the top part of the dress is a inset bodice made out of black silk chiffon. This leaves the upper shoulders and arms covered in just a single layer of the chiffon and gold so you get a touch of transparency there. The cut of the dress has been kept fairly simple so that the fabric can take center stage. The neckline is set slightly wide and the edges of it follow the lace pattern. The sleeves are long and the bodice is cut to skim over the buts and waist. This  then flares out to the hem of the skirt. The front is cut to a more cocktail length and this curves down into a longer back skirt that is a true maxi length by the time it reaches the longest point of the back hem. This high low cut is tremendously fabulous and it lets the dress have more range. You are able to wear it to both a less formal cocktail affair, yet it will still work for a formal event as well. It has the Chanel boutique label with a hand written label below that with the date and other information. It is beautifully made. Excellent condition

Full lined in a fine black silk chiffon with an inner chiffon bodice suspended by tiny straps and in inner silk skirt. Hand finishes. The inner bodice has its own zipper to close it and then the outer layer closes with a series of buttons and loops down the back.Buttons and loop at each cuff. Cut slightly on the bias so may come up a touch in length when on depending on your frame

Sleeves: approx 23"
Shoulders: no true defined seam
Inner bust: to 18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Inner waist: to 14.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Inner hips: 19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 49" from top of shoulder to front hem, 60" to back hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# DD3345

Reference Photo: Ines de la Fressange models for Chanel 1986-1987 Fall-Winter collection. Photo by Pierre Vauthey.

This garment has been professionally cleaned, pressed and is odor free. Thoroughly checked over before shipping, it will be ready to wear upon arrival.

This Chanel hat is amazing and I was very pleased to find a photo of Stella tenant wearing a version of it from the Fall 1996 collection. The hat is made to sit lightly on the top of the head. You can play with which direction you wish the feathers to face. It can literally be worn with the feathers at the front, either side, or at the back, This gives it so much versatility and the feel of it completely changes depends on how you have it sit on the head. It has an attached comb that holds it in place and then the glossy black feathers rise up from there for a very Haute Couture feel. It is an instant shot of high glamour to any outfit and a very collectible piece of Chanel. Excellent condition

Secures to the head with a comb. The base of a black felt wool and the feathers are still glossy and strong with no shedding. It will fit any size head. Each side of the triangle shape measures about 8" long.

Item# A339

Reference Photo: Stella Tennant by Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel F/W 1996.

This garment has been professionally cleaned, pressed and is odor free. Thoroughly checked over before shipping, it will be ready to wear upon arrival.

Without doubt this is truly an exceptional piece of vintage Chanel and a rare find. It is a wonderful example of the work that Chanel was creating during this time period. Both pieces are made from a of a metallic red silk lurex fabric that is very light and fine. Over that fabric, a black chenille cord has been hand applied into a twisting pattern that runs over the entirety of the set. There is a slight padding under the lurex so that it gives it a touch of a 3D feel as well. Both the jacket and the skirt are lined in a black tissue silk. The cut on each piece is simple so that the fabric can take center stage. The jacket has that classic Chanel box cut with no closures at the front. The edges are all lined in the same chenille cording that runs over the fabric. The skirt is cut to fit around the hips and then widens out as it nears the hem. Pockets sit on each hip. The fabric is not heavy but has enough weight to it that both pieces hold their shape. It has the Chanel boutique label in the jacket and the skirt has a hand written tape label inside which tells us that this was most likely a custom, or special order piece based on the runway look. It is made to demi-couture standards. Excellent condition

Full lined in a fine black tissue silk. Hand finished throughout. The jacket has no closures and the skirt closes with hand set zipper at the back and hook and eye at the waist band. Light padding in the shoulders of the jacket and pockets along the side seams on the skirt. Tape label reads "14122141" though the last number maybe be something else.

Jacket
Sleeves: 22.5"
Shoulders: 16"
Bust: 20" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 20" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 20" from neck to hem

Skirt
Waist: 14" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 23.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 43" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# DD2625

Photo credits: (1) F/W 1981 Chanel Runway Collection.  /  (2-3) Cherie, Owner of Shrimpton Couture, by Erin Leydon.   /  (4-6) Sarah Catharine Paulson in our Chanel suit attends the Costume Designer Guild Awards 2019, Styling by Karla Welch

This garment has been professionally cleaned, pressed and is odor free. Thoroughly checked over before shipping, it will be ready to wear upon arrival.