Kristen Stewart Gives Chanel’s Skirt-Suit a Modern Update

Only a few weeks after hosting its ultra-feminine resort show in Los Angeles, Chanel presented its Chanel Métiers D’Art collection in Tokyo on 1 June. As always, a roster of international stars were in attendance, from actor Park Seo-joon to Blackpink’s Jennie Kim, who performed renditions of “Fly Me to the Moon” and “Killing Me Softly” at the event.

Another standout A-lister on the FROW: long-time brand ambassador Kristen Stewart, who put a contemporary spin on the iconic Chanel suit. Her look consisted of a white sleeveless Mother Denim tank top, a white bouclé jacket, and a matching ultra-mini skirt. Stewart topped it all off with black suede Mary Jane platform pumps, white high socks, and masses of silver jewelry. 

Few garments have achieved the iconic status and enduring influence of the Chanel tweed suit. Designed by Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel in 1925, it caused a stir at the time because, up until that point, suits were considered men’s clothing. Today, of course, Chanel’s creation is seen as the embodiment of classic luxury.

Coco Chanel herself wearing one of the original tweed skirt suits, 1929.

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Chanel spring 2023 haute couture.

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Coco Chanel’s successors, including the late Karl Lagerfeld and Virginie Viard, have added their own touches to her original iteration, introducing variations in color and fabric, while staying true to the suit’s essence.