Curatorial Description

CHANEL · Black Couture Beaded & Lace Jacket Runway — Fall 2011 “Lonely Day”, by Karl Lagerfeld • Boutique value over $11,000 // A museum-level relic of Chanel’s couture intelligence // — A nocturne in black, this jacket emerges from one of Karl Lagerfeld’s most introspective collections — Lonely Day, where solitude was transformed into refinement, and darkness into devotion — This is not merely evening wear. It is a meditation on absence, restraint, and the quiet power of detail — a garment that whispers rather than declares, yet leaves an indelible trace // Size mark 34 FR / Condition: never worn // • Rendered in a profound, infinite black, the surface is entirely hand-embellished with black bead embroidery and couture lace, layered like shadow upon shadow • The embroidery reads as constellation work: thousands of beads catching light only when summoned, dissolving again into darkness • Finished with masterpiece Gripoix jewel CC buttons at the front and cuffs — discreet yet ceremonial, like seals of the Maison • Structured by elegant tuxedo-style lapels in pure black, lending masculine clarity to feminine mystery • Lined in tonal black silk, concealing the signature craftsmanship within, reserved for those who understand where to look