Thanks - I was wondering whether VV would be moving away from the style now she is at the helm. Yes I do love the colour - I will need to go to Chanel i think and make a decision!!
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This is a 36 which the tailor pinned. She pinned the strap at my natural waist so it’s ties the jacket properly. Also the sleeves of course can be shortened with ease. It’s really up to you.
When you say the strap was pinned - are you having it stitched down and shortened ? How does it look at the back - will the strap be on the inside at the back or external?
I mean I would have the straps completely moved up, on the inside as original. She just pinned it for that effect. She folded it up and pinned then we tied it, so we can see how it would look after. Chanel tailors are amazing. No worries.
periogirl, thank you for the wonderful pics. At first glance, it looks like a regular jacket- and I so wish it were so! That tweed in a regular jacket would tempt me for sure.
I felt the same for this dress, the lesage is amazing but the dress is not for my lifestyle.
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How do you like the cape ari and dear ladies? I tried it on. It was so lovely...but I was thinking...it was yet another beautiful piece w/ limited use...
I've got my two metiers jackets back from the tailor, but NYC is in the 80s daily...can't believe I'm saying this but I wish it was cooler
I've got my two metiers jackets back from the tailor, but NYC is in the 80s daily...can't believe I'm saying this but I wish it was cooler
Sadly I haven’t ! I gave up bc apparently not many in a 40 were made for the us. I wonder if it’s itchy. It also looks on the short side.
The red Lesage is amazing. I think if it was a regular jacket so to speak it would cost more. The tweed is gorgeous.
If you’re comfortable, do you mind posting mod pics? I just took the jacket we both have for alterations and I’d love to see how yours turned outHow do you like the cape ari and dear ladies? I tried it on. It was so lovely...but I was thinking...it was yet another beautiful piece w/ limited use...
I've got my two metiers jackets back from the tailor, but NYC is in the 80s daily...can't believe I'm saying this but I wish it was cooler
I don't mind...I just need to find time to do it. I'll try this weekendIf you’re comfortable, do you mind posting mod pics? I just took the jacket we both have for alterations and I’d love to see how yours turned out
Yes, the cape is just beautiful! But so unpractical for me. I usually go by car and it’s a piece that one needs to wear walking.How do you like the cape ari and dear ladies? I tried it on. It was so lovely...but I was thinking...it was yet another beautiful piece w/ limited use...
I've got my two metiers jackets back from the tailor, but NYC is in the 80s daily...can't believe I'm saying this but I wish it was cooler
I have the silk cape from previous Metier D’art collection that I wanted so much but I haven’t worn it yet.
Please do post pictures of your new jackets!
What if you sized up so that the sides would meet and it could be closed up? A larger size X2 might do it. I have done the dance of changing a C jacket from the original design. I was brave enough to do it only because the tailor had done the same thing for one of the SA and for another client. I was able to view the finished product before I took the plunge of purchasing. My change was much more drastic and involved changing the back of the jacket by taking out two pleats and sewing it up so that it was a smooth back. It then resembled the back of the Hamburg jacket that I love. None of the clients liked the pleats and the the idea that it looked like you had a flying tush that stuck way out a la Kim Kardashian lol!View attachment 5193598View attachment 5193599
Ok I tried it on. My suggestion is to add hook and eyes under the arms so it holds it closed and gives that more hourglass look. It’s so easy for the tailor but depends on whether your store and SA agrees to it. I’m personally not sure I want an open jacket which wouldn’t keep me warm, for £9k.
Now we’re talking - you’re giving me hope. I’ll go and check out this option. At least you’ve set a precedent for me!
I'm sorry to be honest, but I don't like this on you. I think the heaviness of the tweed is too much for it to be nipped in at the waist and it should hang straight. The shoulders are too large for you as well. The tweed is gorgeous and I appreciate that VV was going for a different style with the open sides, but...... she created a jacket that is problematic for many clients.