1986 Chanel Gown w Removable Sleeves designer-stephen-burrows Unlined and buttons down the

Unlined and buttons down the front to close and then ties with the matching knit sash

The top is cut to be worn loose and draped with soft shoulders

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

Very good condition and a really exceptional example of this genre

Modern Sizing equivalent: XS (0-2)

1986 Chanel Gown w Removable Sleeves designer-stephen-burrows Unlined and buttons down theThis 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