Chanel Navy Three-Piece Ensemble and Pea Coat, 1998-1999  

After four decades at Chanel, Lagerfeld earned a legacy as a creative force that reinvigorated the heritage label, infusing it with postmodern playfulness while honoring its roots. Equally versed in the languages of popular culture and the craft and traditions of couture, a combination described as 'high fashion and high camp', Lagerfeld's reinvention of the brand and marketing savvy created a voracious appetite among young buyers, sealing the fate of the iconic double CC logo into this century's visual lexicon.  

THE FIRST  
Navy wool two button jacket with rounded shoulders and long sleeves. The interior hem is trimmed in silver-tone chain.  
Label: Chanel  Size Label: 40  Approximate Measurements:Shoulders: 17"  Chest: 36"  Waist: 36"  Hips: 21"  Length (high shoulder point to hem): 27"  Sleeve (center back neck to hem):  

THE SECOND  
Matching shell five logo buttons down the side with one logo button and two snaps at the top.  
Label: Chanel  Size Label: Not labeled    Approximate Measurements:Shoulder strap to shoulder strap: 13"  Chest: 36"  Waist: 36"  Hips: 38"  Length (high shoulder point to hem): 20.5"  
THE THIRD  
Navy wool pants with wide waist band and two slant pockets, center front zip.  Label: Chanel  Size Label: 40    Approximate Measurements:Waist: 14.5"  Hips: 38"  Length (side waist band to hem): 40.5"  Inseam: 30"  

THE FOURTH  
Navy cashmere pea cot with logo buttons. Three logo buttons at the cuffs that are functioning.  
Label: Chanel  Size Label:Style/Serial No.:    Approximate Measurements:Shoulders: 16"  Chest: 38"  Waist: 39"  Hips: 41"  Length (high shoulder point to hem): 27.5"  Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 34.5"  
Property from a Private Collection, Arlington, Virginia

Condition:THE FIRST  The overall condition is good, some surface scratches to the silver-tone button and light wear throughout. The label in the matching shell has been removed.    THE SECOND  The overall condition is very good with no visible issues.    Everything is sold 'As Is'. The stated overall condition of the lot is based on the assumption that the wear is consistent with age and use. The absence of any reference to the condition of a lot does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. All other condition issues are stated above. To request additional working condition photos, please email couturecr@hindmanauctions.com with the lot number. Condition is a matter of opinion of the evaluator and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Clients must review and agree to the Conditions of Sale before participating in an auction.