Chanel Navy Crème Wool Check Gold Button Cardigan Jacket, 1980s

The 1980s were simultaneously a time of fun-loving glamour and a newfound appreciation for classic lines and tailoring. During this time, the House of Chanel relied on traditional patterns such as stripes and checks in neutral colors to create timeless pieces that would appeal to both socialites and career women alike.

Presumably from the Fall/Winter 1984 collection, this cardigan-style Chanel jacket is done in a crème and midnight navy blue wool boucle check. Careful seaming of this jacket gives it an exquisite fit with standard darts defining the waist and a semi-raglan sleeve creating a beautifully rounded shoulder.

The jacket is subtly yet impactfully accented by bias details forming the collar and center front binding, the cuffs, and the welts of the four front pockets. Versatile and seasonless, this vintage Chanel jacket can be easily styled as a professional jacket or a casual cover-up. With a neutral colorway and classic pattern, the options are virtually endless!

Size estimate: Medium

Size: 40 FR

Measurements:

Shoulders: no defined seams

Sleeves: 28 inches measured from neck

Bust: 40 inches

Waist: 34 inches

Hips: 39 inches

Length: 31 inches

Gold buttons form the centre front closure of this jacket and add a pop of contrast. These buttons read “Chanel Paris, Coco” with a depiction of an elephant. Fully lined in a navy blue silk, this jacket is in excellent condition and has been professionally eco dry cleaned and pressed. High-quality vintage pieces like this are yours to live in and love while increasing in value every year. It’s never too soon to start collecting them, as an investment in your wardrobe—and in yourself.