Documented Fall 1981 Chanel Red Metallic Silk Skirt & Jacket Set w Hand Applied Chenille Cording Detail designer-jacques-fath It is a little more

It is a little more pastel feeling in person then how it photoed

The dress is cut simply with a curved seam to define the bust area and a pretty keyhole at the neck

Embroidered felt boots in a wild mod pattern

looks to have been unworn

The skirt is a work of art with thousands of sequins hand applied onto a silk chiffon

Documented Fall 1981 Chanel Red Metallic Silk Skirt & Jacket Set w Hand Applied Chenille Cording Detail designer-jacques-fath It is a little moreWithout 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