86 - Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld.

Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld. A classic tweed coat, SS2016, Look 41, of pink and ecru tweed, detailed with metallic and lurex threads, frontal button closure, silve-tone dome chain buttons further detailed with side pockets, 54% polyester, 28% silk and 18% cotton, of French size 36. Grade A-B Notes: Karl Lagerfeld’s Spring/Summer 2016 collection transformed the Grand Palais into “Chanel Airlines”, an elaborate airport terminal complete with check-in desks, departure boards, numbered gates and luggage trolleys bearing the interlocking CC logo. Presented on 6 October 2015, the show placed Chanel’s familiar wardrobe within the world of international travel, turning an everyday setting into a theatrical expression of the house’s identity. The collection explored different approaches to dressing for a journey, moving between relaxed separates and polished tweed tailoring. Its more formal ensembles recalled an era when air travel was an occasion for dressing up, bringing a sense of ceremony to the modern airport. Look 41, the present pink and ecru tweed coat reflects this refined aspect of the collection. Metallic and lurex threads enliven the softly coloured weave, while silver-toned dome buttons with chain detailing introduce a contrasting jewellery-like finish. Its interest lies in the balance between an established Chanel form and the imaginative context of Lagerfeld’s presentation: a classic tweed coat situated within his vision of contemporary travel.