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Keke Palmer Dips Into Karl Lagerfeld's Chanel Archives
It's no secret that Keke Palmer has become a major player in the archival fashion game. After her turns in John Galliano-era Dior and vintage Dolce & Gabbana, this month has been all about Karl Lagerfeld's Chanel.
At the BET Awards last Monday, Palmer—working with stylist Molly Dickson—wore a sexy black minidress with paillette embellishments, sheer cups, and a tulle bustle. The piece, which was sourced from Lily et Cie, hailed from Chanel's fall 1993 haute couture collection.
Keke Palmer at the 2025 BET Awards.
Photo:But the archival Chanel train didn't stop there. Yesterday, Palmer hit the streets of New York City wearing an all-black look—including a cropped black lambskin jacket from spring 1995—that she paired with a black skirt finished with a corset-like waist and front vent. The brand's telltale interlocking C motif was present throughout the look, from the buttons on her jacket to her gold rope earrings and her double-strand chain belt.
And while it still has a few years until it reaches vintage territory, Palmer made a bid for the return of Lagerfeld's Chanel Boy Bag, which she carried in black with more gold hardware. If anyone can usher in the next It-bag revival, surely it's Keke Palmer.
