1974 True Haute Couture Chanel Silk Chiffon Dress designer-balenciaga There is no label present

There is no label present (this was not uncommon in the earlier pieces) but I have had it verified by the senior curator at the Royal Ontario Museum and guarantee it to be a Fortuny

Waist: 22" flat across the back from side seam to side seam

It closes down the front with bold buttons that are set along the edge of the cord work

Modern Sizing equivalent: XS-SML (4-small waisted 8)

Made to appear as if a tasseled belt circles the waist

1974 True Haute Couture Chanel Silk Chiffon Dress designer-balenciaga There is no label presentThe dress is amazing and finding anything from the ateliers of Chanel is special but the true Haute Couture pieces even more so. The gown is two pieces layered over each other and both are entirely done by hand . The ribbon weave silk chiffon is of the highest possible grade and has a beautiful custom print. It feels stupendous on. The top is loose fitting and the sleeves slightly voluminous above their cuffs. A classic Chanel tie sits smartly at the