Curatorial Description

CHANEL · Collectible Black Silk Tweed Skirt with Multi-Zipper Accents — Paris / LONDON Métiers d’Art 2008 · Karl Lagerfeld Runway Collectible · A rare expression of the Paris–London vocabulary The skirt feels classical at first glance, but the closer one looks, the more directional it becomes. The hardware breaks the softness of the tweed, the high waist sharpens the proportion, and the pleated volume below gives the whole piece a controlled sense of drama. A rare Lagerfeld-era collectible — unmistakably Chanel, yet highly specific to one of the most memorable Métiers d’Art chapters. // Size mark 38 FR/ Condition: never worn // MATERIAL AUTHORITY • Made from exquisite black silk tweed, with a refined, softly textured surface and a subtle depth that becomes more visible in natural light • The black is rich and complex rather than flat, with the silk content giving the tweed a quiet, polished luminosity HOUSE CODES • A series of decorative zipper accents descends from the upper waistline, creating a precise vertical rhythm across the front • Each zipper functions almost like a metal dart, emphasizing the high waist and giving the skirt an engineered, graphic quality • At the waist sits a CC logo charm with a regal crown motif, a distinctive collection-specific detail that introduces a small but powerful emblematic accent • The waist construction is clean and sharply defined, reinforcing the skirt’s tailored character • Inside, the piece is finished with tonal black silk lining, preserving the depth and continuity of the exterior palette SILHOUETTE • High-waisted construction, designed to sit firmly above the natural waist • Structured upper section that holds the body close before releasing into volume • Pleated A-line silhouette, opening gradually through the hips into a fuller hem • The pleats create a strong sense of movement and give the skirt an almost sculptural bell-like balance • The hem falls with generous width, allowing the silk tweed to move fluidly while retaining its architectural shape • black silk lining finished the construction from within