7 - Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld.

Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld. A vintage and rare metallic gold calfskin jacket, 2006, detailed with broad notched lapels, topped with classic CC button fastening, flap pockets, a matching low waist belt, quilted cuffs, and a patterned silk lining, the exterior of 100% calfskin and 100% silk lining, of French size 36. Grade A Notes: The defining feature of this metallic gold calfskin jacket is its low-positioned belt, which draws the eye towards the hips and elongates the torso. Broad notched lapels reinforce this extended line, while flap pockets, quilted cuffs and CC buttons bring texture and recognisable Chanel detailing to the reflective leather. The result is a striking silhouette whose emphasis falls below the natural waist. This lowered proportion finds renewed relevance in Matthieu Blazy’s Spring/Summer 2027 collection for Chanel, where drop-waist skirts appeared in bouclé, wool and colourful knits, paired with tanks, evening tops and embroidered jackets. Although expressed through a belted jacket here, the shared emphasis on the hip line offers a compelling visual connection between Lagerfeld-era Chanel and the house’s latest runway direction. Worn with a streamlined skirt or trousers, the jacket’s low belt and luminous finish give this archival piece a particularly contemporary appeal.