1962 Chanel Numbered Haute Couture Jacket & Shell designer-james-galanos Nice to have two pieces

Nice to have two pieces too - very versatile

Band at waist: 4

The lightness of the fabric means that these drape and move fabulously too and it all adds up to a long and lean silhouette

Fully lined in a high quality

There are 20 in all so it is almost like wearing a fine piece of Chanel jewellery

1962 Chanel Numbered Haute Couture Jacket & Shell designer-james-galanos Nice to have two piecesThis jacket and shell set is from the 1962 collection when Coco herself still oversaw the house and collections. It is absolutely divine. The fabric is a fine silk brocade with silver metal thread woven through the fabric to highlight the design. The design itself is slightly raised and the use of the silver gives the entire thing a very subtle glimmer in the light. The tank is cut simply with small straps and a loose fit through the body. The jacket