2016 Runway Documented Chanel Multicoloured Tweed Top and Skirt Suit
This vibrant top and skirt pairing walked the runway as part of Chanel’s Resort 2016 collection and was Look 16/96. It was featured in the Resort 2016 campaign lensed by Karl Lagerfeld himself and the suit was split up and matched with other separates from the collection. The runway show was held in Seoul and Karl Lagerfeld drew inspiration from Korean traditions alongside the saccharine colour palettes of the K-Pop world.
This two-piece ensemble showcases elements of a traditional 1960s womenswear shape and consists of a tunic-style top with a high-neck and short-sleeves. The skirt has an A-line silhouette and falls to just above knee-length. Contemporary detailing such as the wide kangaroo pocket at the front of the top, and the chunky turn-up hems that sit at the neck, cuffs and bottom hem of the skirt give a playful quality to the silhouette. Always where the fashion house does its best work, the fabric used across this ensemble is mesmerising; a fantastical weave created from chunky, interlaced threads of cotton and grosgrain ribbon in cobalt blue, pale pink, coral, neon pink chartreuse and teal. The top closes at the back of the neck with a hook-and-eye clasp and a hidden baby pink zip which fastens with a metal zip pull engraved with a double-C logo. The skirt is cut to a high-waist fit and has a few darts across the middle which offer a slight pleat. It fastens at the back of the waist with a hidden baby pink zip and hook-and-eye clasp. The inside hem of the skirt is lined with a strip of candy pink silk.
This ensemble is in excellent barely worn vintage condition. Made in France, it is labelled a size 36, UK 8, US 4 but sizes vary between brands so please check our below measurements carefully. The outer fabric is 75% Cotton, 19% Polyamide, 4% Viscose and the lining is 100% Silk.
MEASUREMENTS TOP
BUST - 34 in. (86 cm)
WAIST - 35 in. (89 cm)
HIP - 40 in. (102 cm)
LENGTH - 22 in. (56 cm)
MEASUREMENTS SKIRT
WAIST - 30 in. (76 cm)
HIP - 42 in. (107 cm)
LENGTH - 22.5 in. (57 cm)
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