1986 Chanel Gown w Removable Sleeves designer-stephen-burrows Hips: the underskirt measures 21"

Hips: the underskirt measures 21" flat across the back from side seam to side seam

Very good condition and a really exceptional example of this genre

Skirt length: approx 39" from natural waist to hem (no defined waist seam)

Bust: 17" flat across from side seam to side seam

Made by Larry Aldrich this is an exceptional 1950s cocktail dress in a lovely bright pink and gold fabric

1986 Chanel Gown w Removable Sleeves designer-stephen-burrows Hips: the underskirt measures 21"This 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