Curatorial Description

CHANEL Paris-Byzance Patinated Cashmere Masterpiece Dress — A rare relic of wearable Byzantine splendor, this Chanel dress from the Paris / BYZANCE Métiers d’Art collection is a poetic testament to Karl Lagerfeld’s exaltation of sartorial craftsmanship — This is more than a garment—it is a consecrated vestment of couture history // Size mark 40 FR / Condition: never worn // — Rendered in an exquisite navy & black cashmere blend, the fabric is imbued with a delicate shimmer coating that evokes the time-worn brilliance of antique frescoes—each glint like light glancing off a forgotten mosaic — The patinated sheen subtly shifts with movement, conjuring the mystery of relics rediscovered in sunlight. — neckline is adorned with Masterpiece CC Gripoix Jewel Buttons, designed in the likeness of Byzantine tesserae — miniature mosaics echoing the sacred codes of Chanel. Each button is a microcosm: molten glass, set in gold-tone casing, bearing the emblematic double-C like an imperial seal — With its straight silhouette, three-quarter sleeves, and refined weight, the dress envelops the wearer in sculptural elegance. .