1986 Chanel Gown w Removable Sleeves designer-sybil-connolly 35" x 35" or 90cm

35" x 35" or 90cm x 90cm

Each belt's buckles shows war on the back but present well front he front

Amazing and a rare piece of fashion history

it is much fuller and has much more movement then how it photos

Black silk taffeta is the base upon which a second layer of lace is applied that follows the body of the dress except for the straps and edge of the top and around the hem

1986 Chanel Gown w Removable Sleeves designer-sybil-connolly 35" x 35" or 90cmThis is an over the top, unbelievable silk taffeta and velvet gown from Chanel. If I am reading the hand written tag correctly it is from the Autumn Winter collection 1986. The dress is both simple and elaborate. Simple in that it is basic black and used two fabrics one a textured silk taffeta and the other that inky black cotton velvet. Simplicity stops there the skirt is to the floor and voluminous with bands of velvet applied over the ever widening