Sustainable Luxury | Lane Crawford

Archive Vintage
Remade Archival pieces are shaping the future of fashion

As the fashion industry moves into the future, fashion archives will be an increasingly important aspect. As consumers seek to invest in vintage pieces that have a long closet life and a rich history that showcases the identity of the brand. This trend towards valuing the past and seeking out unique, exclusive items is set to shape the future of fashion for years to come.

Clothing archives from past collections are more than just mere garments. Each one-of-a-kind piece is all about highlighting the craftsmanship sourcing, history, and story behind each product. They embody the spirit of the season, the culture behind the piece and reflect the designer’s vision in the form of a garment – a time capsule.

Lane Crawford's team has carefully procured a series of products and is seeking around the world for exclusive archive pieces. They will be unveiled exclusively to platinum members, who will have the privilege of exploring the collection privately and experiencing the luxury of Lane Crawford's unique curation.

Taking Chanel as an example, Gabrielle Chanel once mentioned that “In order to be irreplaceable, one must always be different.” The legendary couturier could’ve easily been describing the instantly recognizable designs of her signature jackets, which are certainly irreplaceable and incomparable.

Read on to discover the process of how Rarchive brings customers vintage Chanel jackets – from finding the right piece to arriving in store.

Finding the right one

Rarchive source jackets that are timeless in design, are in good vintage condition and are going to last for many more years.

Making sure its authentic

If Rarchive have any questions about a jacket’s origin, we work closely with Real Authenticators, a luxury authentication service, to ensure that you purchase 100% original Chanel jackets.

Bringing the beauty back

Many of the timeless jackets were created from anywhere between the 60’s to the 00’s, including one of a kind haute-couture pieces. They also condition the jackets, repair when needed and remove any imperfections by hand during an elaborative time-consuming process.

Fitting and photographing

Rarchive meticulously measure each jacket to understand both its form and fit, providing a comprehensive descriptions of every collectible Chanel jacket in store. At the same time, they also take detailed images to easily see the condition and features of the rare design.

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