Curatorial Description

Black Tweed Jacket with Mosaic Embroidered Trim and Gripoix Jewel Buttons — A standout piece from Karl Lagerfeld’s storied Paris / BYZANCE collection, this black tweed jacket is a wearable composition of history, artistry, and quiet opulence — With its boutique price surpassing $13,000, it stands as one of the most distinguished pieces Chanel has ever released in homage to artisanal heritage // Size mark 42 FR / Condition: never worn // • The black tweed base offers structure and depth—soft to the touch, yet tailored with precision •  At the front, cuffs, and back eternal CC Gripoix jewel buttons anchor the garment like finely cut glass set in aged gold. Each one is a miniature sculpture •  Framing the silhouette is a hand-braided mosaic trim, intricately woven in jewel tones of sapphire, garnet, and gol •  Its design draws from the shimmering mosaics of Byzantine art—fragments of color that seem to catch and reflect light with every movement • The interior is finished with black silk lining whispering against the skin