I’m a bit bleary-eyed this morning as I stayed up until the wee hours totally engrossed in the last 4 episodes of Signe Chanel that I had saved on my DVR.

This fascinating documentary series by Loic Prigent gives an inside look at the creation and execution of Chanel’s Fall/Winter 2004-2005 collection. Watching Karl Lagerfeld sketch was watching true genius at work. Watching the talented seamstresses tirelessly execute his vision was inspiring. But I thought the 75-year-old woman, who lives on a horse farm far from Paris and creates the exclusive Chanel braid on two hours of sleep a night, stole the show.

And now here’s a little treat. While Sundance isn’t currently airing the series, I did discover an entire list of YouTube links at SassyBella that claim to make-up the entire 5-part documentary series including Anticipation, Doubts, Rituals, Sleepless Nights and finally, Collection.

Yes, the documentary is in French with English subtitles, but that just adds to the feeling of being a fly on the wall at the great House of Chanel.

And after you see the final Collection on the runway and hear Oprah talk about the expected price tags for these haute couture masterpieces, you’ll appreciate today’s VPOD all the more.

This vintage 1980s Chanel haute couture suit in beige and tan boucle features the famed braided trim, the signature weighted chain jacket and lionhead buttons.

And it’s an absolute steal for a vintage fashionista!

Available at Madison Avenue Couture. | Discovered at TheFind.com.

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