Curatorial Description

CHANEL · Exceptionally Rare Navy Dress with Jewel Pearl Embellishment — Runway Spring 2009 Collection · by Karl Lagerfeld — • As seen on Audrey Tautou and featured on multiple magazine covers — Boutique Value: over $14,000 — A creation of haunting rarity and timeless grace, this Chanel navy dress from the Spring 2009 runway stands among the most coveted artifacts in the maison’s modern mythology // Size mark 38 FR / Condition: never worn // • silhouette is defined by an accentuated waist and a refined mandarin collar, echoing the serene geometry of Parisian couture • entire bodice is adorned with miniature Jewel pearl embellishments, culminating in CC-logo pearl buttons along the front—each a droplet of light upon the dark navy fabric • Inside, a tonal silk lining completes the ritual of refinement, preserving the inner architecture of couture purity