Rare Fall 1986 Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld Runway Blue & Gold Silk Strapless Dress w Removable Sleeves designer-lillie-rubin Hand-rolled

Hand-rolled

This is that classic beautiful design whose simplicity lets the sequinned fabric take center stage

Scott Barrie was one of a group of black designers and models based out of New York's Seventh Avenue in the late 1960s

I love the seamless shoulders and the nod to tailoring techniques of the past with the gussets under each arm

The pattern runs over the long sleeves and over the bodice that skims over the bust with a scooped neckline

Rare Fall 1986 Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld Runway Blue & Gold Silk Strapless Dress w Removable Sleeves designer-lillie-rubin Hand-rolledThe twin of this dress walked the runway for the Fall 1986 collection. It was made under the creative direction of Karl Lagerfeld. The reference photos and video of the dress on the runway showcase just how amazing the dress is on. I have also included a reference photo of Bella Hadid who famously wore a white and black version of the dress in 2022. The dress is made out of a beautiful blue silk that has a gold metallic stripe running through it. This