Museum Chanel Haute Couture 1961 Coco Beige Red Blue Tweed Jacket Skirt Suit

Magnificent Haute Couture tweed jacket and skirt ensemble from the Coco Chanel era, dating to the 1961. Crafted from beige linen tweed with raspberry red and navy-blue braided trims, this museum-worthy suit is one of the most iconic Chanel designs in history. An identical suit was famously worn by Elizabeth Taylor during her visit to Moscow and by Princess Paola of Belgium for her son Philippe’s first birthday celebration. It is also featured on the cover of Karl Lagerfeld’s short film "The Return", starring Géraldine Chaplin, and was showcased by Didier Ludot at his legendary Palais Royal boutique. Another example, donated by Queen Paola, is part of the permanent collection at MOMU and was exhibited in "The Chanel Legend." The suit appears as well in "Chanel: The Impossible Collection" and was highlighted in the "Gabrielle Chanel. Fashion Manifesto" exhibition at Palais Galliera. Overall in great condition for its age: the exterior shows no serious flaws, with only normal aging to the metal parts (chain and buttons). The interior lining shows some rips and discoloration at the underarms, and the skirt lining has signs of alteration. The jacket retains its original Haute Couture label with serial number. Best fits modern FR34/36, please refer to measurements: jacket shoulder 15", bust 36", waist 32", length 21", sleeve 18", skirt waist 24", hips 34", length 24,5".