Chanel Vintage S/S 1995 Pink Sequin Tweed Barbie 95P Suit

One of the most iconic and sought-after Chanel suits of the 1990s, this exceptionally rare pink tweed ensemble comes from Karl Lagerfeld’s legendary Spring/Summer 1995 collection. Identical examples of this design were famously worn by Claudia Schiffer on the runway in 1995 and by Margot Robbie in the 2023 Barbie movie, making it one of the most recognizable and collectible Chanel creations of the decade.

Almost three decades after its runway debut, the design made an extraordinary return to the spotlight in Greta Gerwig’s Barbie. Margot Robbie appeared in the film wearing a vintage Chanel suit featuring the same design originally presented by Claudia Schiffer in 1995, creating a remarkable connection between two defining moments in fashion and popular culture.

The connection to Barbie feels especially fitting. Lagerfeld’s Chanel of the mid-1990s was defined by its supermodels, abbreviated silhouettes, pastel colors, and playful reinterpretations of classic couture codes. Claudia Schiffer, with her instantly recognizable blonde hair and doll-like beauty, became one of the defining faces of this era. The pink tweed suit, with its fitted jacket, miniature skirt, and delicate shimmer, could hardly have been a more perfect choice for Barbie.

Crafted from beautifully textured fantasy tweed in soft shades of pink, peach, and ivory, the ensemble features an intricate geometric pattern with subtle iridescent sequins that catch the light. The tailored jacket has a feminine, waist-defining silhouette, a classic collarless neckline, four front pockets, and signature pink buttons embellished with gold-tone interlocking CC logos. Delicate sequin trims highlight the edges and pockets, adding a beautiful finish to the intricate fabric.

The matching high-waisted mini skirt completes the look, featuring the same pastel tweed, a flattering fitted silhouette, and a front slit with a signature gold-tone Chanel zipper framed by shimmering sequins.

Complete examples of this particular Chanel suit are exceptionally difficult to find, especially in such beautiful condition. Already one of the most desirable designs from the Spring/Summer 1995 collection, its appearance in Barbie has given it another chapter in fashion history, connecting two defining cultural moments through a single Chanel design.

An extraordinary collector’s piece, celebrated for its association with Claudia Schiffer and the golden age of 1990s Chanel, as well as its memorable appearance on Margot Robbie in Barbie.

The ensemble offered here is another original vintage example of this exact design, not the suit worn by Claudia Schiffer or Margot Robbie.

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Chanel S/S 1995, model Claudia Schiffer. Getty / Pierre Vauthey / Vogue Runway

Chanel S/S 1995 campaign, Elle Topmodel 1995

Barbie (2023), starring Margot Robbie, directed by Greta Gerwig

Barbie: The World Tour book campaign styled by Andrew Mukamal