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CHANEL, TWEED SKIRT SUIT
Estimate: $500-$700
Sold
$600
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Description

CHANEL, TWEED SKIRT SUIT



THE FIRST
Cardigan jacket in fuchsia wool bouclé tweed. Collarless round neckline. Light padding at shoulders. Full length sleeves with attached turned-up cuffs. Four patch pockets at front with buttoned decorative flaps. Button closures at front with gold-tone metal filigree buttons. Gold-tone metal chain weight at hem interior. Fully lined in purple silk habotai with quilting to tweed shell throughout.

Label: Chanel
Retail Label: Neiman Marcus
Size Label: 42
Date: 1980's
Country of Origin: France

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 17.5“
Chest: 39“
Waist: 35“
Hips: 40“
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 23.5“
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 28“

THE SECOND
Straight knee length skirt in fuchsia wool bouclé tweed. Partially stitched-down inverted box pleat at front of skirt. Central in-seam pocket at top of box pleat. Concealed zipper and hook-and-eye closures at side waist. Fully lined in purple silk habotai.

Label: Chanel
Size Label: 42
Date: 1980's
Country of Origin: France

Approximate Measurements:
Waist: 27“
Hips: 37“
Length (side waist band to hem): 23.5"

THE THIRD
Belt in fuchsia wool bouclé tweed and beige faux-leather lining. Gold-tone metal buckle and details.
Label: Chanel
Date: 1980's-1990's
Country of Origin: France

Approximate Measurements:
Length (tip of buckle to end of belt): 37“
Width (center back): 1.5“


Property from Mount Mary University’s Fashion Archive

Condition
Condition: THE FIRSTThe overall condition is excellent.THE SECONDThe overall condition is excellent.THE THIRDThe overall condition is good. Some cracking throughout beige faux-leather backing due to age. Small surface abrasion mark to tweed at tip of belt. Everything is sold 'As Is’. The stated overall condition of the lot is based on the assumption that the wear is consistent with age and use. The absence of any reference to the condition of a lot does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. All other condition issues are stated above. To request additional working condition photos, please email couturecr@hindmanauctions.com with the lot number. Condition is a matter of opinion of the evaluator and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Clients must review and agree to the Conditions of Sale before participating in an auction.