Incredible circa 1980’s “No Smoking” Blouse by Karl Lagerfeld for CHANEL was a tounge-in-cheek Un clin d'œil (wink) to the french smoking habits. As a non-smoker, this is pure example of Lagerfeld’s humor and wit as a designer and in his daily life. As shown, the WWD story of Lagerfeld handing out sketches of a tuxedo to editors garnished with the words ‘no smoking here’, a reference to YSL’s tuxedos and a confidence in Chanel’s own house codes. “We don’t have to do smoking,” Karl told said editors, “Hedi Slimane does it really well.” - NO SMOKING campaign in 2012. The TOTAL early woke movement in France.

This blouse features twelve 1/2” inch iconic gold tone Chanel logo buttons lined down the front, with both sleeves fully knit cashmere enhancing the luxury warmth and style. The front and back being complete silk crepe, with the fabric stating “NO SMOKING” in multiple languages. This piece can be worn by sizes 2-6.

As seen on Anne Hathaway at the premiere of Rio 2!

Measurements

Pit to pit : 20” inch across

Waist: 20 1/2” across taken flat.