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Skirt Suit

1993 (retailed)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Double-breasted jacket of grey wool with revers collar and 4 filigree button fastening. There are 2 front slash pockets and one left breast pocket. The sleeves are long with 3 buttons on each cuff. The jacket is lined with grey silk. The skirt cut straight, of matching wool with centre-back zip opening and slit with 3 buttons.

Worn with black suede court shoes with 1-inch platform sole


Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 4 parts.

  • Jacket
  • Skirt
  • Shoe
  • Shoe
Materials and techniques
wool, silk, machine knitted; suede and leather shoes.
Brief description
Chanel, 1993. Woman's jacket and skirt, grey wool. With shoes by Charles Kammer.
Physical description
Double-breasted jacket of grey wool with revers collar and 4 filigree button fastening. There are 2 front slash pockets and one left breast pocket. The sleeves are long with 3 buttons on each cuff. The jacket is lined with grey silk. The skirt cut straight, of matching wool with centre-back zip opening and slit with 3 buttons.

Worn with black suede court shoes with 1-inch platform sole
Dimensions
  • Jacket length: 74cm
  • Skirt length: 61.5cm
  • Shoe length: 23.3cm
Production typeReady to wear
Credit line
Given by Jill Ritblat
Production
Reason For Production: Retail
Other number
407 - Ritblat catalogue
Collection
Accession number
T.432:1 to 4-2000

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Record createdAugust 23, 2000
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