1980s Chanel Emerald Green Silk Satin Front Black Jacket designer-herve-leger The bust skims the body

The bust skims the body and has the perfect plunge at the front

So couture fifties

Note that it is more of a pastel color in person - not quite so deep in tone as how it photoed

You can actually switch this one around and wear it either way if you want that ruffled detail at the back

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"

1980s Chanel Emerald Green Silk Satin Front Black Jacket designer-herve-leger The bust skims the bodyThis 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