It is hand pieced together in a pattern of panels that are meticulously sewn together. The bodice is easy fitting and cut to skim over you with a shallow V at the front. The dress is dropped from the shoulder from wide straps that curve up and over each shoulder. This fabric allows it to keep the shape that he intended while still keeping both pieces extremely light in weight. Both pieces are made from a deep blue silk organza. The dress has that easy dropped feel of the twenties that Karl so often touched upon in reference to Coco's initial designs for the house. But once you take the jacket off it takes on more of the feel of a more sensual evening piece. With the jacket on the set has that classic Chanel suit feel and it feels very elegant and reserved. The ability that this set has to transform once on the body is fabulous. It is absolutely gorgeous to see in person. It is an incredibly beautiful example and historically important example of the work that the Chanel ateliers were doing during this time period. True Haute Couture pieces by Chanel are an extraordinary find as they are so very rare and hard to come by. The set is incredibly beautiful on the body. I have not yet found a photo reference for this one but when I do I will add it and send to the new owner. I am starting to work through a collection of couture pieces that I am handling at the moment for my client and all she could recall for this piece was this it was her mothers and that it was from the 1990s.
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