Documented Fall 1981 Chanel Red Metallic Silk Skirt & Jacket Set w Hand Applied Chenille Cording Detail designer-pauline-trigere Otherwise it appears to have

Otherwise it appears to have been used very little if at all

The bodice skims over the bust and continues in a loose fitting sheath right down to the hem

One side hangs longer then the other which is what gives you the different options once it is on

This gorgeous dress would have been designed by Jules-Francois Crahay

It widens out to be quite full by the time it reaches the hem so that when you move you get an unexpected bit of volume

Documented Fall 1981 Chanel Red Metallic Silk Skirt & Jacket Set w Hand Applied Chenille Cording Detail designer-pauline-trigere Otherwise it appears to haveWithout 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