Day ensemble
c. 1928
Materials
Jacket and skirt: black wool crepe, unlined; sweater: white wool jersey
House / label
Chanel
Collection
c. 1928
Archive reference
The Kyoto Costume Institute · AC6301 89-9AC
Behind the design
This cardigan, sweater and knee-length skirt show the practical separates associated with Chanel’s sportswear. KCI records unlined black wool crepe for the jacket and skirt, with white wool jersey for the sweater, and explains the importance of easy movement and simple forms.
