Curatorial Description

CHANEL Contemporary Art Collection, Spring 2014 Runway “Art Gallery / Contemporary Art” – Iconic Gray Shimmer Tweed Dress — A living artifact from Karl Lagerfeld’s visionary 2014 Spring Show — this Chanel gray shimmer tweed dress is a triumph of form, femininity, and futurism — As presented by Cara Delevingne on the runway and immortalized on icons like Chiara Ferragni, it is now considered one of the most iconic Chanel dresses ever conceived This is not fashion. It is a manifesto of modernity—cut in tweed and sealed in time // Size mark 40 FR / Condition: never worn // • Sculpted in a luminous gray tweed laced with glints of pink and silver, its silhouette is both architectural and playful • camellia-shaped CC logo buttons, sculpted like micro-sculptures, punctuate the front like sacred relics • The signature four-patch pocket configuration, a Chanel hallmark, balances symmetry and utility • The dress is trimmed throughout in a vibrant braid of blue, blush, and metallic thread—a kinetic border that dances with every step • Discreet side zippers adorned with interlocking CC pulls grace the hemline, offering versatility and quiet rebellion • At the shoulders, supple leather accents introduce a tactile shift, grounding the shimmer with edge. • Lined in tonal silk etched with camellias