CHANEL · Paris–Byzance Emerald Sequin Tweed Coat with Gripoix Buttons
—Paris–Byzance Métiers d’Art 2011 · Karl Lagerfeld —

• As seen on Princess Caroline of Monaco
  // Boutique value: over $20,000 //

— A rare and instantly recognisable piece from Paris–Byzance, where Lagerfeld translated Chanel’s long fascination with Byzantine jewellery into colour, surface and ornament

// Size mark 38 FR / Condition: never worn //

• Crafted from emerald-green Lesage tweed with a dense, richly textured weave

• Hand-embellished throughout with glittering sequins, creating a shifting mineral-like shimmer across the surface

• Hand-embroidered trim frames the collar and cuffs, adding a denser ornamental register without disturbing the monochrome composition

• The front is defined by masterpiece jewel Gripoix jewel buttons, arranged in two disciplined vertical rows

• Matching trim at the cuffs creates a precise visual echo

• Inside, the coat is finished with tonal silk lining, adding substantial elegance and an unexpectedly luxurious interior