{"product_id":"chanel-f-w-2003-oversized-lucite-button-snap-charm-chain-belt-rare-collector-piece","title":"Chanel F\/W 2003 Oversized Lucite Button \u0026 Snap Charm Chain Belt - Rare Collector Piece","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn exceptional and highly collectible Chanel belt dating from \u003cstrong\u003e2003\u003c\/strong\u003e, showcasing Karl Lagerfeld's playful transformation of traditional couture elements into bold statement jewelry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis spectacular piece features an abundance of\u003cstrong\u003e oversized black lucite discs inspired by couture buttons\u003c\/strong\u003e, embellished with silver-tone motifs recalling the mechanical construction of \u003cstrong\u003esnap fasteners and press studs\u003c\/strong\u003e. Additional round charms are decorated with contrasting \u003cstrong\u003eCC logos\u003c\/strong\u003e, creating a striking graphic composition in black and silver.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe numerous charms are suspended from Chanel's iconic silver-tone chain interwoven with black lambskin leather, giving the belt beautiful movement and an extraordinary presence when worn.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe design perfectly captures Chanel's fascination with the vocabulary of the atelier: humble elements of dressmaking - \u003cstrong\u003ebuttons, fastenings, chains and hardware - are enlarged, reinterpreted and transformed into jewelry\u003c\/strong\u003e. The result is both playful and sophisticated, with the unmistakable boldness of Karl Lagerfeld's Chanel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe generous length and articulated construction allow the piece to be styled in different ways: worn around the waist or hips as a dramatic statement belt, or creatively styled as an \u003cstrong\u003eextra-long statement necklace or body chain.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn identical example of this rare design has appeared at \u003cstrong\u003eSotheby's\u003c\/strong\u003e, further documenting the model, while another identical example has been documented by a European vintage specialist as a \u003cstrong\u003e2003 Chanel design featuring lucite charms, silver-tone chain and leather interlacing\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA remarkable piece of early-2000s Chanel and an increasingly difficult design to source, particularly with such an impressive profusion of oversized charms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear\u003c\/strong\u003e: 2003\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesigner\u003c\/strong\u003e: Karl Lagerteld for Chanel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials\u003c\/strong\u003e: Black lucite, silver-tone metal and black lambskin leather\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e: Oversized button and snap-inspired charms, CC logo charms, leather-interwoven chain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: Approximately 102 cm \/ 40 in Condition: Excellent vintage condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA true \u003cstrong\u003ewearable piece of Chanel history\u003c\/strong\u003e, ideal for the serious collector of Karl Lagerfeld-era accessories and statement jewelry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Joy Luxury Paris","offers":[{"title":"40 inches","offer_id":49429449900270,"sku":null,"price":2600.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/3315\/6590\/files\/19E4CE53-02EE-4C76-A9D4-5B9BD0B7CE05.jpg?v=1786962088","url":"https:\/\/joyluxuryparis.fr\/products\/chanel-f-w-2003-oversized-lucite-button-snap-charm-chain-belt-rare-collector-piece","provider":"Joy Luxury Paris","version":"1.0","type":"link"}