CHANELCHANEL Vintage 2000 GABRIELLE Black Pantsuit

This black gabardine pants suit from CHANEL is from Chanel's 2000 Transition Collection (00T). The jacket has offset black buttons, an an offset hemline, long sleeves, small shoulder pads, a hem chain, and one besom chest pocket that is either decorative or still retains the tailor's tacks. Each of the buttons bears a letter that spell G A B R I E L L E. Gabrielle is of course Chanel's actual first name. Astute observers will notice in the photos that the first two letters are reversed (A G); these have been returned to their correct order. The two buttons on the sleeve cuffs bear the CC Chanel logo. The pants have waist darts with no waistband, a side zipper, and a circular Chanel logo attached near the zipper. The shell fabric is a fine gauge wool gabardine suitable for year-round wear. The jacket is lined in black silk, and the pants are unlined. Labeled French size 44, which is considered equivalent to a US size 12. However, measurements indicate that the suit is closest to a modern size 8-10. Please refer to the measurements for the best guidance regarding actual size. JACKET MEASUREMENTS - Shoulder width is 15" between seams plus about another inch to edges of shoulder pads. - Chest is 37" - Waist is about 34" - Sleeve length is 23.5" - Length is 22" down center back. PANTS MEASUREMENTS - Waist is 28" - Hips are 40" at about 8" below waist. - Front rise is 12.75" - Inseam is 28.5" - Outside leg seam is 40" CONDITION Excellent condition with no apparent flaws.