CHANEL RARE FANTASY TWEED * CORSET-WAIST TROUSER SUIT CHANEL Collectors MUST - HAVE Start Price USD 2,050.00 Current Price USD 2,050.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Monday, August 25, 2008 End Time Monday, September 01, 2008 Location CoCo's Closet See more about 'CHANEL RARE FANTASY TWEED * CORSET-WAIST TROUSER SUIT' Description    ATTENTION CHANEL COLLECTORS and OTHER  FASHIONISTAS!    RARE  CHANEL  FANTASY TWEED   CORSET-WAIST TROUSER  SUIT 03P RUNWAY     SIZE 38  NWT                       ROCK-BOTTOM PRICE   NO RESERVE    BID NOW   I've been an avid Chanel collector for years, and it is so hard to part with any of my well-loved, carefully selected Chanel pieces, but I'm downsizing my house and so I must downsize my fabulous closet as well!   Moving day is approaching VERY soon, and I'm slashing prices so I can clear things out NOW.  My loss -- your gain!   THIS IS THE LAST WEEK FOR ME TO SELL ON eBAY FOR A WHILE -- IF NOT SOLD BY END OF AUCTION, THIS LOVELY SUIT IS HEADED FOR CONSIGNMENT HEAVEN.  Up for auction now is just one of many beautiful pieces that I will be listing in the next week or two, in time for you to start the fall season in the most fashionable way.From the 03P Chanel runway collection, this feminine fitted jacket and corset waist, wide-legged pant suit is another of Karl Lagerfeld's delightful translations of the the timeless creations of Coco Chanel.  As pretty and feminine as it can be,  yet tailored enough for business, the suit offered for sale here is equally at home in the board room or at the most elegant luncheon table. Karl starts with the softest and most luxurious of the famed Chanel "fantasy" tweeds in luscious shades of fuschia, purple-blue, white and black.  Then he nips in the waist of Coco's iconic collarless jacket, adds four small pockets at the front, trims it all with an elegant knotted border that combines all the colors of the tweed, and finishes with a black metal zipper fastener at the front, and smaller black zippers at the sleeves. Don't even ask:  the jacket is of course lined in rich purple silk with the iconic camellia pattern.The fabulous wide-legged trousers, lined in plain purple silk, have a wonderfully flattering high corset waistband, a couture-like vertical seam that replaces the conventional front crease, and black metal buttons featuring the expected CC logo.  This combination of high waist and flaring leg makes your legs look long, long, longer!  (Don't think you have to be 5'10" to wear these:  I'm 5'3" and they look smashing on my small frame.)This outfit is simply dreamy!  A wonderful opportunity to add a UNIQUE TOUCH of TRUE FRENCH CHIC to your wardrobe for a fraction of the original $3890 + tax I paid for it. .  ( And if you've been watching the value of the dollar drop against the Euro, you know this is a TERRIFIC PRICE! Think of what this suit would cost today! ) STYLE IT:Wear this for day with a cashmere sweater and a simple boot or pump and opaque hose;  pair it with stilettos and fine fishnets, a silky blouse or camisole, and it will brighten up darkening fall and winter days when you wear it from work to dinner.   The generous width of these up-to-the-minute trousers is practically begging you to try a high, high platform pump or sandal.   For Spring and right now, Late Summer, switch to pale hose and top, lighter shoes, and you have an outfit that's great until cooler weather comes.  And don't forget the way Karl loves us to mix and match his pieces:  Wear the trousers with a black or white top and a leather jacket; pair the jacket with a simple black pencil skirt, or wear it over your white jeans right now.  A short, full black taffeta or lace skirt would be a dazzling version of boho chic.   However you style this, you will look sexy and ladylike all at once . . . isn't that what Chanel and Karl do for us?  Chanel is the genius designer who gave women freedom in their clothing; YSL and Lagerfeld are the designers who followed her and gave women power in their fashions.CONDITION:  NWT  (Pants were shortened at Neiman Marcus, but a generous hem has been left)MEASUREMENTS:   (PLEASE CHECK ALL MEASUREMENTS CAREFULLY)Jacket:  Shoulder to Hem:  19"  Shoulder to Waist: 14"  Shoulders:  15 1/4 "  Sleeve: 20"   Bust:  35" Trousers:   Total Length: 43 1⁄4"   Length from waist to Hem:   39 1/4"    Waist:  27 1/2"   Waist Band Top to Bottom:  4 1⁄2"      Width at Ankle:  28" aroundAnd remember:  Chanel garments all have generous and numerous seams for letting out or taking in, and any Chanel Boutique will offer free alterations on any Chanel garment FREE GIFT TO WINNING BIDDER:Winning Bidder will receive without extra cost, an authentic CHANEL  velvet jacket hanger and and an authentic skirt hanger, both with with gold CC logo  PAYMENT:  I accept PayPal only.  International buyers must have PayPal certified address.  Buy-it-Now option requires immediate payment.  Completed auction purchase requires payment within 48 hours.SHIPPING:  Dear Clients, please know that I do NOT try to make a profit on shipping.  I charge you the actual cost of shipping, plus a very nominal $3.00 handling charge to cover my time and cost of travel to the post office, plus box, tape -- and tissue paper, of course, so your lovely garment will arrive in excellent condition.  I hope you will understand that there is a cost connected to all these small things, and care in packing and shipping is part of my service and attention to detail. I will ALWAYS ship your purchase at the lowest possible rate, unless you require expedited delivery:  Lowest possible rate means a USPS flat rate box, basic cost:  $9.80 + $3.00 handling + insurance (see below for USPS insurance rate chart) Insurance will be calculated on actual sales price, so please wait for me to send an invoice before you check outlPLEASE NOTE: Many garments will NOT fit safely or comfortably into a USPS flat rate box.  If that is the case, shipping cost will be calculated  as dictated by size and weight of package.  Also, PLEASE NOTE:  All shipments must be insured! Please contact me before check out as insurance charge must be calculated on the actual cost of the item.  Fee . . . . . . . . . . Insurance Coverage by USPS$1.65 ................ $0.01 to $50$2.05 ................ $50.01 to $100$2.45 ................ $100.01 to $200$4.60 ................ $200.01 to $300$5.50 ................ $300.01 to $400$6.40 ................ $400.01 to $500$7.30……………$500.01 to $600$7.30 plus $0.90 per $100 or fraction thereof over $600 to $5,000.If you require speedier delivery, please contact me at end of auction. I usually ship on Tuesdays or Wednesdays, but will do my best to accomodate your needs. I also offer combined shipping if you purchase other items from me within 7 days.INTERNATIONAL BIDDERS:  (Canada, Europe, Japan, Australia, Hong Kong) Please contact me before bidding and I will calculate shipping costs based on your location.  Please note:  all customs, taxes, duties and other fees are the sole responsibility of the buyer. FEEDBACK:  eBAY really works best when both buyers and sellers keep a clear line of communication throughout the process.  Please communicate any needs or problems to me so that we can resolve them before they loom larger than they need to, and I will make every effort to do the same.  I always leave feedback for my clients, and hope you will do the same for me.   PLEASE FEEL FREE TO EMAIL ME WITH ANY QUESTIONS or CONCERNSBUTPLEASE DON'T ASK IF THIS IS AUTHENTIC!  I DON'T BUY, WEAR or SELL FAKES. THIS IS THE REAL THING!SO SORRY I CANNOT ACCEPT RETURNS.  ALL SALES ARE FINAL.  PLEASE READ THE DESCRIPTION AND ALL DETAILS BEFORE BIDDING. EVERYTHING I OFFER HAS BEEN PURCHASED BY ME from LUXURY BOUTIQUES AROUND THE WORLD and IS COMPLETELY AS ADVERTISED.THANKS FOR BIDDING  Please check my other auctions for chic fashion and accessories from CHANEL,  FENDI, PRADA MIU MIU, MARNI, DRIES van NOTEN and  other leading designers--   more coming soon --  Place a Bid!