Chanel's New Bouclé Jackets Turn 'Classic' On Its Head

Chanel tweed bouclé jackets are the ultimate investment buy that will never go out of fashion. Here’s how the classic Chanel jacket has evolved over the years; from Coco Chanel’s original feminine bouclé jackets to Virginie Viard’s punkish versions.

Chanel’s tweed jacket ranks highly on the wish list of fashion’s elite. A firm favourite among editors, influencers and Hollywood’s finest, the instantly recognisable twill texture has garnered international reputation. The Duchess of Cambridge, Rihanna and Kendall Jenner count themselves among the fanbase of the timeless staple.

The Enduring Allure Of A Chanel Tweed Jacket

Chic Fall 2004 Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld Haute Couture Black & White Bo – Shrimpton Couture

Vogue's review of this collection was done by Hamish Bowles who said in part; With their ironed hair, pale lips, and exaggerated doe-eye makeup, the

Stunning Fall 2005 Chanel Metallic Silk Mohair Fur Trimmed Tweed Jacke – Shrimpton Couture

This is a really lovely vintage Chanel jacket that really shows the quality of the fabrics that Chanel uses and I would hazard to say that the vintage ones like this are even better then the newer pieces. With a classic cut, this one is made of a combination of  a nubby black boucle mixed with a vivid emerald green silk satin front. It is cut in that classic elongated Chanel box cut to just past hip in length. This is the classic four top set pocket jacket and each pocket is adorned with a rich black velvet edge. That same velvet finish runs around the collar and down the front and around each cuff. Excellent condition with two small items to note below Fully lined in a high quality, fine black silk and closes with the buttons at the

1980s Chanel Emerald Green Silk Satin Front Black Jacket – Shrimpton Couture

1960s Unlabelled Chanel Haute Couture Boucle Suit – Shrimpton Couture

Rare 1980s Graphic Boucle Chanel Midi Length Skirt Suit – Shrimpton Couture

A stupendous Chanel in a not so basic black! A textured black boucle is set off to perfection with black & gold buttons - all with that classic CC

1993 Chanel Black Boucle Jacket & Skirt

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Exceptional Spring 2005 Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld Runway Blush Pink Cre – Shrimpton Couture