Spectacular Spring 2003 Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld Haute Couture Blue Beaded Runway Dress Coat Suit designer-vivienne-westwood The side does not fully

The side does not fully open so you have to rememebr that when buying since it has to slip on

An attached tie wraps around and gives the gown and the wearer shape and keeps the plunge from moving about

This spectacular gown designed by the American couturier

Hand finished thgouhout

It is open down the sides between the bands

Spectacular Spring 2003 Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld Haute Couture Blue Beaded Runway Dress Coat Suit designer-vivienne-westwood The side does not fullyThis is a stunning set whose twin walked the runway that season. The set is incredibly beautiful and chic once on the body. Vogue noted that "The reinvention of the iconic Chanel suit began with fluted knee length coats, worn, with ropes of glistening pearls at the neckline" and closed by stating that "This was a triumphant collection for Lagerfeld, as realistically wearable as it was dreamily desirable." I love that we found both runway photos and