1980s Chanel Emerald Green Silk Satin Front Black Jacket designer-herve-leger black version of this coat

black version of this coat worn by Shalom Harlow at the 2009 Met Gala "Model as Muse"

I love how the print uses different textures for each of the colors - in person this gives the print and almost 3D feel and subtly suggests the texture of "fur"

The neckline is edged in a ruffle that has a string of rhinestones highlighting it

So couture fifties

1980s Chanel Emerald Green Silk Satin Front Black Jacket designer-herve-leger black version of this coatThis 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