Curatorial Description

CHANEL · Coral Tweed Jacket with CC Nightingale Gripoix Buttons Spring 2010 “COUNTRYSIDE” Collection · Karl Lagerfeld — Rare Runway Collectible — — A particularly rare Chanel jacket from Karl Lagerfeld’s Spring 2010 Countryside collection — instantly recognisable in construction, but transformed by an unusually warm coral palette and some of the most charming jewel buttons of the season — The effect is not loud. Quite the opposite. The coral is softened, almost mellow in person, and the nightingale buttons give the jacket that slightly eccentric Lagerfeld touch — precious, witty, and very specifically Chanel // Size mark 34 FR / Condition: never worn, with tags // MATERIAL AUTHORITY • Signature Chanel tweed in a warm, refined coral shade; the colour reads coral, not red — softly warmed, never harsh, and considerably more nuanced in natural light • The weave is tactile and dimensional, with small irregularities in the surface giving the colour depth rather than flat saturation • Tonal fringed tweed trim follows the edges, preserving the monochrome effect while adding texture and definition HOUSE CODES • Masterpiece Gripoix jewel buttons in silver tone • Each button carries the CC logo with nightingale motifs, giving the hardware an almost miniature-jewellery quality • Buttons are repeated across the front, four patch pockets and sleeves SILHOUETTE • The iconic four-patch-pocket construction keeps the composition unmistakably Chanel • Gently shaped at the waist; sleeves finish above the wrist, allowing the repeated jewel buttons to remain visible • Tonal silk lining completes the interior; the traditional chain link at the hem provides the discreet weight that gives the jacket its characteristic fall • The overall line is feminine and sculpted without becoming overly fitted From a distance, the jacket looks exceptionally clean and composed