Two Chanel Sleeveless Vests, c. 2014

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
Sleeveless and reversible black quilted wool vest trimmed with black nylon. The vest has a stand collar and closes down the center front with a zipper and snaps. The design is different on each side.
Label: Chanel
Size Label: 40

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 15"
Chest: 36"
Waist: 35"
Hips: 36"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 25"

THE SECOND
Sleeveless grey lambskin leather vest with epaulettes and front patch pockets. The vest closes down the center front with clear dome buttons set inside with smaller gray domes and a raised metal CC. These buttons are repeated on the epaulettes. The vest is unlined.
Label: Chanel
Size Label: 40

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 29"
Chest: 31"
Waist: 29"
Hips: 30"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 21.5"

Property from the Collection of Jo Ann Cline Yates, Lookout Mountain, Tennessee

This lot is located in Chicago.