Vintage Chanel dresses like this come around once in a lifetime. From Fall/Winter 1986, the same fabric and bodice style shown in an example here from the runway. This beautiful evening gown comes in black and gold crinkled silk taffeta and layers of black tulle. Ruched, gathered bodice with button up back featuring Ch.
Vintage Chanel dresses like this come around once in a lifetime. From Fall/Winter 1986, the same fabric and bodice style shown in an example here from the runway. This beautiful evening gown comes in black and gold crinkled silk taffeta and layers of black tulle. Ruched, gathered bodice with button up back featuring Chanel no. 5 perfume bottle buttons, corset style boning for shaping. Full tulle skirt bottom. Be the belle of the ball in this stunning number.
CHANEL
Made in France
Silk / Polyester Tulle
Size 40 FR (Recommended for size Small)
Measurements:
Bust 32, Waist 25, Hip 38, Length 51.5
Condition: Excellent vintage condition, showing only minor signs of wear. A small, very faint discoloration on a part of the tulle. One very small hole in the tulle mesh. Nothing that detracts or is noticeable when worn.
Karl's first collection for Chanel was in 1983 which makes this piece from one of his early collections. I was happy to be able to find a reference
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