Karl Lagerfeld
Suit

DesignerFrench, born Germany, 1933–2019
RetailerFrench, established 1913
CultureFrench
Titles
  • Suit
Datec. 1992
PlaceParis, France
MediumWool bouclé, denim, metal, and plastic
Dimensions.A, Jacket: 23 × 20 inches (58.4 × 50.8 cm)
.B, Skirt: 20 × 13 1/2 inches (50.8 × 34.3 cm)

Credit LineGift of the Karen H. Susman family, in loving memory
Object number98.640.A,.B
Not on view

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ProvenanceKaren H. Susman, Houston; given to MFAH, 1998.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Inscription: There is a label on the interior of the skirt at the waistband: "Made in France / Fabriqué en France / Collection: 26 / Style/Modèle: 207271E19".
There are identical labels on the interior of the jacket and on the interior of the skirt at the waistband: "Chanel / boutique".

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