Few garments have achieved the iconic status and enduring influence of the Chanel tweed suit.

Today, of course, Chanels creation is seen as the embodiment of classic luxury.

This article first appeared onBritishVogue.

Kristen Stewart in Tokyo.

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Kristen Stewart in Tokyo on June 1

Kristen Stewart in Tokyo on June 1

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

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

Chanel springsummer 2023 haute couture

Chanel spring-summer 2023 haute couture