Ensemble

House of Chanel|Karl Lagerfeld|House of Chanel

fall/winter 2012–13 · wool, silk, metal, glass, marcasite, plastic · Costume Institute

This suit is one of Karl Lagerfeld’s reinterpretations of Chanel’s iconic tweed suits of the 1950s and 1960s. Through intricate hand embroidery, Lagerfeld re-created the appearance of a checked tweed, replicating that fabric’s irregular texture with thick wool yarns and carefully applied rows of beads. The pattern of beading outlining the hemlines and cuffs echoes the gilt chain traditionally applied along the inside hem of a Chanel suit to ensure a smooth line.

Artist

House of Chanel|Karl Lagerfeld|House of Chanel

Date

fall/winter 2012–13

Medium

wool, silk, metal, glass, marcasite, plastic

Culture

French

Department

Costume Institute

Credit line

Gift of Anna Wintour, in honor of Harold Koda, 2016