Couture CHANEL tweed suit worn by Lauren Bacall | Fashion Unpicked | V&A

The curator's love of this garment is so evident in the reverent way she handles the fabric and points out the details of hand craft. More like this, please!

Ive been sewing for over 40 years, and when I grow up i want to make something half as good as this! Stunning!

The lingerie strap, the hand stitching and overcasting, the weighted hem on the jacket, it's stunning workmanship. Even the wider seam allowances to account for alterations. I'm mesmerized!

I love how the madam is very gentle and calm but very passionately explaining every tiny details of the garment to the world. :)

I learned more about haute couture in this one video than I had in 20 other videos. Thank you.

Please more Ms Clark videos, she is so good at explaining every single detail.

I just love listening to Sue Clark explain the details of Lauren Bacall’s suit. More of her please!

It's only when you see these haute couture garments up close that you realize why they are so expensive. This is countless hours of work and craftsmanship. If I had the money, I would absolutely spend it on this.

I very much liked the way the curator presented the suit: totally factual, practical, clearly explained. She revered it, its creator and its owner, but it was all low key. She did not gush or eulogise over either Chanel or Bacall, she treated them seriously. I also like how she suggested Bacall might carry a cigarette case, at once we realised this oh so modern piece of apparel is actually a period piece. My mother was exactly Bacall’s age and had a high street version of this sort of suit in a very similar colourway, I can just remember it. She carried her cigarettes in her handbag!

I would loooove to take a sewing class with Sue Clark. She has so much knowledge about sewing and details and has such a nice voice. 🙂

The lady introduced the suit as if examining a historical artifact - incredible 🥰 I think she is a good person

Her voice is so calming. This could be an ASMR.

I could spend hours watching Chanel haute couture!

What a stunning and practical garment. It’s decades old but I would be proud to wear it today and feel ahead of fashion. It’s timeless. ❤

So glad she discussed the top stitching. I noticed that first. Really adds to the elegance. Everything else was perfection too of course

Showing all of the inside details of the Chanel suit is so fabulous!!! Thank You for the behind the scenes look.

When I was studying to become a fashion designer, at Pratt Institute (Brooklyn, NY), this is EXACTLY how we were taught to construct a garment.

This out fit is stunning! The skill and love that was put in to it amazing!. It is a shame that standards if what is appropriate to wear out side has lowered so much. My Mother always dressed immaculately when she went out, hat, gloves , hand bag make up, I always thought she looked amazing we didn’t have a lot if money but she had taste and could make cheap outfit look couture. She passed that love to me I’ve been making clothes for over 50 years. I’ve passed my knowledge on to my Daughters and Granddaughter’s , nieces as well!. Hopefully now that they can make exquisite clothes and enjoy them too. It’s never too late to learn and the feeling of satisfaction of a good job done is amazing!. Give it a go!.

The construction is impeccable!!!

That weight chain was one of those small details that would one day inspire Karl to create iconic pieces revolving chains, becoming an instant signature Chanel look. Love it.