Curatorial Description

CHANEL · Red Tartan Tweed Jacket with Gripoix Jewel Buttons Paris–Edinburgh 2013 Métiers d'Art Collection, Karl Lagerfeld — Among the rarest creations of Karl Lagerfeld's celebrated Paris–Edinburgh Métiers d'Art collection, this extraordinary jacket was produced in extremely limited numbers and reserved for a select circle of VIP clientele — Today, it stands as one of the defining collector's masterpieces of the modern House. // Size mark 38 FR / Condition: never worn // — Highland Heritage · Material Authority — • Crafted from exquisitely soft Lesage tweed in a magnificent scarlet-red tartan, woven with rich navy tones and subtle luminosity • Sculptural baroque-inspired tailoring creates an unforgettable silhouette, blending Scottish heritage with Parisian haute couture • Finished with Chanel's signature braided trim, meticulously framing every architectural line — House Codes · Gripoix Jewel Mastery — • Adorned with exceptional Gripoix jewel buttons—among the most beautiful ever created for Chanel—each a miniature work of couture jewelry • Fully lined in tonal silk, reflecting the uncompromising craftsmanship reserved for the House's most exceptional runway pieces — Silhouette · Presence — • Strong sculpted shoulders, a sharply defined waist, and an elegantly flared peplum create a commanding yet unmistakably feminine silhouette • A jacket that embodies theatrical refinement while remaining timeless in its proportions Why this piece matters? The Paris–Edinburgh Métiers d'Art collection is widely regarded as one of Karl Lagerfeld's most culturally significant achievements. Reserved for VIP collectors upon release and nearly impossible to acquire today, this scarlet tartan masterpiece represents the pinnacle of Chanel craftsmanship—a garment that has become both a fashion icon and a museum-worthy artifact of the House's modern history.