Ensemble
This suit is one of Karl Lagerfeld’s reinterpretations of Chanel’s iconic tweed suits of the 1950s and 1960s. Through intricate hand embroidery, Lagerfeld re-created the appearance of a checked tweed, replicating that fabric’s irregular texture with thick wool yarns and carefully applied rows of beads. The pattern of beading outlining the hemlines and cuffs echoes the gilt chain traditionally applied along the inside hem of a Chanel suit to ensure a smooth line.
Artwork Details
- Title: Ensemble
- Couture Line: House of Chanel (French, founded 1910)
- Designer: Karl Lagerfeld (French (born Germany), Hamburg 1933–2019 Paris)
- Design House: House of Chanel (French, founded 1910)
- Date: fall/winter 2012–13
- Culture: French
- Medium: wool, silk, metal, glass, marcasite, plastic
- Credit Line: Gift of Anna Wintour, in honor of Harold Koda, 2016
- Object Number: 2016.578.1a–d
- Curatorial Department: The Costume Institute
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