Vintage Chanel Suit in Ivory Brocade - Spring 2001

This is a fabulous ivory / off white brocade fabric suit made in France by Chanel Paris.  The suit has a wide squared collar, a string of pearls closure at the neckline that is printed with ‘Chanel’, a slash pocket at either side that closes with a zipper with a pearl pull and cuffs that do up with a pearl button.  The jacket does up with a metal zipper down the front with a pearl pull.  The shoulders are slightly padded.  There is the signature gold chain along the interior hemline of the jacket.  There is a slanted double vent at the back of the jacket.  The brocade has a woven floral pattern throughout - the center of some of the flowers have the Chanel double C logo incorporated into it.  The silk lining is woven with the Chanel logo.  The pearl pulls are printed with the double C Chanel logo and there is a Chanel logo engraved on the mother of pearl oval that is affixed to the left side of the waistline of the skirt.  There originally was a blouse with this suit, but it is no longer with it. 

Label: Chanel / Made in France on the product label

Color: Off white or ivory

Fabric:  Content label reads “48% Cotton / 28% Rayon / 24% Silk”.  The lining is 100% silk.

Sizing: The size label reads French size 40, which should be equivalent to a US size 10, but please note the following measurements for fit:

Jacket:

Shoulders:  16” across from one shoulder/sleeve seam to the other 

Sleeves:  22 1/2” long from the shoulder/sleeve

Sleeve inseam:  16 1/2”

Bust:  36” around, taken under the arm openings

Waist: 28” around

Length:  22”, measured flat

Skirt:  

Waist:  27”

Hips:  40” around

Length:  20” measured flat

Condition:  It is in excellent with no wear, tear, holes, stains, odors or wear.  This suit appears to have seen very little use.  

This is an exceptional suit - beautifully made Chanel design that is sure to be noticed.