Designer
Karl Lagerfeld (French, born Germany, 1933–2019)French, born Germany, 1933–2019
Retailerfor the
House of Chanel (French, established 1913)French, established 1913
CultureFrench
Titles
- Suit
Datec. 1984
PlaceParis, France
MediumSilk satin, silk crepe, tulle, metal, and acetate
Dimensions.A, Jacket: 31 × 19 in. (78.7 × 48.3 cm)
.B, Skirt: 24 × 16 in. (61 × 40.6 cm)
.B, Skirt: 24 × 16 in. (61 × 40.6 cm)
Credit LineGift of Georgette Mosbacher
Object number2000.239.A,.B
Not on view
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Department
Decorative Arts, Craft, and DesignObject Type
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
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Marc Bohan
1990–1995
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Bob Mackie
1988–1998
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2000.531.A,.B
Karl Lagerfeld
1985–1989
Velvet, silk chiffon, silk satin, beads, sequins, and plastic
98.650.A-.D
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c. 1988
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2000.495
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c. 1992
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