An icon reborn from Chanel’s storied archives, this 1991 Fall Runway Silver Metallic Lambskin Hat is from one of the most culturally significant fashion shows known as the "Hip-Hop Collection" or "Nouveau Rapper". Crafted in shimmering silver metallic lambskin, the soft yet structured silhouette carries both a luxe sheen and sculptural presence that reads equally at the front row or in fashion editorial. Originally seen on looks 22 (worn by Susan Holmes) and 34 during the 1991 Fall/Winter runway, this hat embodies the era’s bold reimagining of classic elegance with a futuristic edge.

More than a singular moment, this piece exists as part of a broader couture conversation—its non-quilted counterpart captured in the 1991 Fall/Winter catalogue on Christy Turlington, and variations surfacing up and down the runway in multiple colors and iterations. CNN called this show 'the runway show that changed hip-hop fashion forever.' It was the pinnacle of French prêt-à-porter welcoming hip-hop into its sanctum. Vogue described it as 'taking his Chanel show to the edge of an abyss of kitsch and funk.' Tim Blanks praised Lagerfeld's ability to capture
the mood of the moment.

To see this hat on the runway, click here.