Exceptional Fall 1986 Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld Runway Metallic Gold Thread on Black Silk Net Dress Sleeveless & Halters Really a fantastic piece and

Really a fantastic piece and in excellent condition

The red of the silk is that perfect shade that flatters most skin tones and the print is done in a mix of pretty soft blues and greys

The colours popping off of that white backdrop are just stunning

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The true color is best shown in the closer photos though in person it also present with a slight more glow from the gold thread

Exceptional Fall 1986 Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld Runway Metallic Gold Thread on Black Silk Net Dress Sleeveless & Halters Really a fantastic piece andKarl's first collection for Chanel was in 1983 which makes this piece from one of his early collections. I was happy to be able to find a reference photo of the twin of the dress from the runway that season. Three pieces were shown in this gold metallic fabric and this was the third that walked the runway. In the photo of the models it is the one on the far right towards the back. We also found runway footage so you can see how it moves. The hand