Documented Fall 1981 Chanel Red Metallic Silk Skirt & Jacket Set w Hand Applied Chenille Cording Detail designer-balmain Around the hip it is

Around the hip it is is seamed in little 1

Fully lined in a black silk taffeta and closes with buttons at the front

The dress is constructed from a hand made ivory Chantilly French lace that is outlined with a real silver cording

The bodice is cut high with a demure slightly scooped neck

easy to wear - just slip it on add fabulous shoes and go

Documented Fall 1981 Chanel Red Metallic Silk Skirt & Jacket Set w Hand Applied Chenille Cording Detail designer-balmain Around the hip it isWithout a doubt this is truly an exceptional piece of vintage Chanel and a rare find. It is a wonderful example of the work that the house of Chanel was creating during this time period. This would have been from right before Karl joined Chanel in an official capacity in 1982, however, in the couple of years proceeding his appointment as Creative Director, Karl was doing freelance work with them so you can still see his influence. The first Chanel