Lot Essay
Inspired by optimism and American youth. “Karl hits the Mall” was how WWD described the Spring/Summer 1996 collection. The Chanel monogram is magnified and rendered in velour, showcasing Lagerfeld’s talent for designing attitude driven and timeless pieces. The pink romper iteration of this piece appeared in Iggy Azalea’s “Clueless”-inspired “Fancy” music video in 2013. Includes a terry heart-shaped Chanel bag.