Curatorial Description

CHANEL · Blue Tweed Jacket with CC Gripoix Buttons Paris / BYZANCE Métiers d’Art Collection · 2011 · Karl Lagerfeld • Boutique Value: Over $14,000 — A museum-level Chanel jacket conceived for the Paris / Byzantium Métiers d’Art collection — one of the most intellectually and artistically significant chapters in the House’s history. — This creation translates the visual language of Byzantine mosaics into couture textile form, where light, symbol, and surface converge into a single architectural garment. // Size mark 48 FR / Condition: never worn // • Crafted from precious Lesage tweed in a refined sky-blue tone, the fabric is interwoven with delicate metallic threads that create a subtle, mineral shimmer — recalling sacred walls, tessellated gold, and illuminated stone • grounded by masterpiece Gripoix jewel buttons bearing the CC emblem — Each button functions as a sculptural anchor, reinforcing the garment’s ceremonial presence • The interior reveals a tonal silk lining and the signature Chanel chain at the hem — an unseen but essential element that ensures perfect balance and drape. This piece is not bound to season or trend. It exists beyond time, conceived as a cultural object rather than a fashion statement