By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in San Diego, CA
Fabulous chic vintage Chanel Fall / Winter 1999 Runway silver blazer jacket, by the great Karl Lagerfeld ! Features a silver tweed fabric that is composed of Polyester (35%), Rayon (27%), Wool (21%), and Nylon (17%). Silver CC embossed button at front center neck. Hidden buttons up the front. Pockets at each side of the hips, and one on the bottom rear. Fully lined in silk, with signature silver chain on the interior hem.
Can easily be dressed up or dow. Pair with jeans, trousers, shorts or a skirt.
Model in video is 5’8 feet tall
Made in France
In great unworn condition
Marked Size 46 ( Large )
Measurements:
40 inch bust
36 inch waist
18-19 inches from back shoulder seam to seam ( has a bit of stretch )
Here is what Vogue had to say about the Chanel F/W 1999 Runway Show:
“At Chanel’s fall 1999 ready-to-wear show, the set was stark and open, and models walked around an oval with 1999 printed in its center. There was a touch of the medieval—perhaps even survivalist—in the shearlings and flat musketeer boots. Belts of metal chains were tough; the amulets that dangled from them read as protective talismans, which were well-suited to the what-comes-next mood of the time.”
An exceptional vintage Chanel jacket from the 1990s, crafted in France in a luminous silver-toned textured tweed that beautifully captures the understated glamour of the era.
The fabric is the star of the piece, woven with a dimensional mix of silvery, ivory and subtle metallic threads that create a softly reflective surface rather than an overtly glittering finish. The intricate weave gives the jacket tremendous visual depth and is unmistakably associated with Chanel’s celebrated tradition of luxurious tweed tailoring.
Designed with a long, streamlined silhouette, the jacket features a collarless round neckline, long sleeves and generously proportioned patch pockets at the hips. Contrasting trim subtly defines the neckline and front opening. A signature Chanel button at the neckline provides a restrained finishing detail, allowing the extraordinary textile and elegant proportions to remain the focus.
The longer length gives this piece unusual versatility. Wear it traditionally over tailored trousers or a pencil skirt, pair it with a silk camisole and jeans for a more relaxed contemporary look, or style it over a simple dress for evening. The pale metallic palette also makes it particularly beautiful for cocktail events, weddings, holiday dressing and resort occasions.
Made in France and marked Chanel size 46.
Vintage Chanel jackets from this period have become increasingly collectible, particularly examples featuring distinctive metallic and highly textured tweeds. This piece combines the house’s iconic codes with an exceptionally wearable neutral palette, making it both a collector’s Chanel piece and a remarkably versatile wardrobe investment.
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1990s French A.L.C. Jackets