Anne Sainte-Marie in a Chanel suit, photograph by Henry Clarke, published in Vogue US, 1955, retouched by ARCP. Paris Musées. Henry Clarke, Vogue © Condé Nast
Gabrielle Chanel (designer)
Evening dress spring–summer 1939
printed and appliquéd silk voile, dyed ostrich feathers
Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences, Sydney
Purchased 1996
Photo © Julien T. Hamon
Evening dress spring–summer 1939
printed and appliquéd silk voile, dyed ostrich feathers
Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences, Sydney
Purchased 1996
Photo © Julien T. Hamon
CHANEL, Paris (fashion house)
Gabrielle 'Coco' CHANEL (designer)
Dress 1933 {spring-summer 1933} (detail)
cotton (organdie), silk (satin), metal (fastenings)
(a) 111.0 cm (centre back) 35.0 cm (waist, flat) (dress) (b) 106.0 cm (centre back) 48.0 cm (waist, flat) (slip)
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Krystyna Campbell-Pretty AM and Family through the Australian Government’s Cultural Gifts Program, 2021
2021.631.a-b
© Courtesy of Chanel, Paris
Gabrielle 'Coco' CHANEL (designer)
Dress 1933 {spring-summer 1933} (detail)
cotton (organdie), silk (satin), metal (fastenings)
(a) 111.0 cm (centre back) 35.0 cm (waist, flat) (dress) (b) 106.0 cm (centre back) 48.0 cm (waist, flat) (slip)
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Krystyna Campbell-Pretty AM and Family through the Australian Government’s Cultural Gifts Program, 2021
2021.631.a-b
© Courtesy of Chanel, Paris
Gabrielle Chanel (designer)
‘2.55’ bag c. 1954 –71
quilted lambskin, gilt metal
Patrimoine de CHANEL, Paris
Photo © Julien T. Hamon
‘2.55’ bag c. 1954 –71
quilted lambskin, gilt metal
Patrimoine de CHANEL, Paris
Photo © Julien T. Hamon
CHANEL, Paris (couture house)
Gabrielle 'Coco' CHANEL (designer)
Suit (c. 1965)
silk, wool, metal
(a) 61.0 cm (centre back) 54.0 cm (sleeve length) (jacket) (b) 50.0 cm (centre back) 38.0 cm (waist, flat) (top) (c) 67.0 cm (centre back) 34.8 cm (waist, flat) (skirt)
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Presented through The Art Foundation of Victoria from the wardrobe of Mrs Mavis Powell by her daughter Mrs Angela Wood, Member, 2000
2000.154.a-c
© Courtesy of Chanel, Paris
Gabrielle 'Coco' CHANEL (designer)
Suit (c. 1965)
silk, wool, metal
(a) 61.0 cm (centre back) 54.0 cm (sleeve length) (jacket) (b) 50.0 cm (centre back) 38.0 cm (waist, flat) (top) (c) 67.0 cm (centre back) 34.8 cm (waist, flat) (skirt)
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Presented through The Art Foundation of Victoria from the wardrobe of Mrs Mavis Powell by her daughter Mrs Angela Wood, Member, 2000
2000.154.a-c
© Courtesy of Chanel, Paris
CHANEL design made by Gripoix
Brooch 1937
gilt metal, glass paste (pâte de verre)
Patrimoine de CHANEL, Paris
Photo © Julien T. Hamon
Brooch 1937
gilt metal, glass paste (pâte de verre)
Patrimoine de CHANEL, Paris
Photo © Julien T. Hamon
Gabrielle Chanel (designer)
Ensemble with dress and jacket c. 1926–27
silk canvas, silk taffeta
Patrimoine de CHANEL, Paris
Photo © Julien T. Hamon
Ensemble with dress and jacket c. 1926–27
silk canvas, silk taffeta
Patrimoine de CHANEL, Paris
Photo © Julien T. Hamon