{"product_id":"2012-chanel-charcoal-grey-metallic-tweed-dress-with-geode-buttons","title":"2012 Chanel Charcoal Grey Metallic Tweed Dress with Geode Buttons","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis long-sleeved Chanel dress comes from Karl Lagerfeld’s Autumn\/Winter 2012 collection, whose dark, shimmering fabrics were described by Vogue as “penumbral tweeds”. The collection drew on the colours, textures and crystalline formations of minerals, bringing an unusual depth and lustre to the house’s signature fabrics. Made in France, the dress is tailored from charcoal grey wool-blend tweed interwoven with metallic silver thread. Its relaxed A-line silhouette allows the richly textured fabric to take centre stage, balanced by slim-cut, full-length sleeves. The slit cuffs fasten with distinctive buttons crafted from silver-toned metal and translucent lilac-grey enamel, resembling miniature geodes. A concealed tonal zip and hook-and-eye fastening close the back, and the dress is lined in black silk satin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn excellent vintage condition with no issues of any note. The composition label has been partially removed and the remaining information identifies a blend of nylon, wool, cotton and viscose. Labelled a French 42, with an estimated fit for approximately a size UK 12 or US 8. The relaxed silhouette would also work well on a UK 10 or US 6. The fabric has some stretch, allowing a little flexibility, but please check our measurements below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNotes on Designer: Karl Lagerfeld became Chanel’s artistic director in 1983, bringing renewed energy to its couture and ready-to-wear collections. His approach combined an appetite for new ideas with a commitment to the specialist craftsmanship behind the clothes. During his tenure, Chanel began acquiring the artisan houses responsible for many of its intricate finishes, starting with button-maker Desrues in 1985. These skills helped give the collections their extraordinary attention to detail, with fastenings and embellishments considered as carefully as the cut and fabric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMEASUREMENTS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBUST - 38 in. (97 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWAIST - 35 in. (89 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHIP - 42 in. (107 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLENGTH - 36 in. (91 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSHOULDERS - 17 in. (43 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CIRCA VINTAGE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57371144683898,"sku":null,"price":1475.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0398\/5978\/1798\/files\/2012_Chanel_Charcoal_Grey_Silver_Tweed_A-Line_Long-Sleeve_Dress_-_1_copy_36dc9ae0-f55e-49dd-aaed-570e04d61523.jpg?v=1791466001","url":"https:\/\/www.circavintage.com\/de\/products\/2012-chanel-charcoal-grey-metallic-tweed-dress-with-geode-buttons","provider":"CIRCA VINTAGE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}