Hips: to 19.5' flat across from side seam to side seam Waist: 17' flat across from side seam to side seam Hips: 20' flat across from side seam to side seamīust: to 19' flat across from side seam to side seam Waist: 18' flat across from side seam to side seam This technique gives you that classic Chanel look.īust: 19' flat across from side seam to side seam Tight, perforated, textured, thick, with a relief, plaited, random, twill… the potential number of effects is endless'. The weft – woven horizontally – gives the fabric its unique character and can have an unlimited number of threads. There can be up to 12 different threads used for a single warp. The warp – vertically strung – is the background of the fabric, the base that will support the assembly of materials. The Chanel boucle is created with their proprietary method of weaving that they themselves describe as 'by weaving the warp and weft, using a variety of different kinds of threads which creates a unique and somewhat irregular appearance. Both pieces have an appropriate Haute Couture label and numbered tape present. It appears to have been worn very little if at all. The jacket has a hook and eye at the top of the neck. The dress closes with a back hidden set zipper. Excellent condition.īoth the dress and the jacket are fully lined in a fine deep green silk. It is a beautiful piece showcasing the work that the Chanel ateliers are capable of and of Karl's time there. It is meticulously made to the highest standards. The fact that it is true Haute Couture is just the icing on the cake. This is a classic Chanel set that will never go out of style and it is exceptional. The jacket is lined in that same extremely high-quality green silk and there is a signature Chanel chain set around the hem. It also creates movement as it slightly moves as you move. This adds an unexpected touch of detail and softness to the jacket. The ruffle gradually narrows down as it reaches the bottom hem. What really makes it exceptional is that ruffled piece that goes from the neck right to the hem. It has no closure except for a hook and eye at the neck.

It has meticulous seaming set in curving lines to create the shape that you see. The jacket slips over that and has shoulder pads for a structure and the sleeves are long. It is hand lined in a rich deep green silk.

Clever and subtle seams shape the dress around you so that it's very flattering. The inner dress is cut in the sleek and simple shift that skims over the body and flares out slightly as it nears the ham. When the two pieces are worn together this extra little detail softens the feel of the set and gives it a nice pretty and romantic touch.

On the jacket this fringing follows all of the edges of the coat and then also circles each cuff. It is then edged with a fringe made of the two wools. From a distance it combines to give a more rust coloured feel but as you get closer you see the two distinctive colours. Both of the pieces are constructed from a stunning deep coral pink and moss green version of the Chanel signature boucle fabric. It makes it so versatile and you can mix and match both pieces and wear them in so many different ways. I love that this set has both the light car length coat and a chic inner dress. It is absolutely gorgeous to see in person. It is an incredibly beautiful and historically important example of the work that Karl was doing for Chanel during this time period. True Haute Couture pieces by Chanel are an extraordinary find as they are so very rare and hard to come by. I also have Look 11 from the show in the shop now that has a longer jacket from the same client. The set is incredibly beautiful and chic once on the body. Other then the colour this is the twin of the set that walked the runway for the Fall 2000 as Look 17.

Chanel runway show 2000