Fall 1983 Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld Haute Couture Runway Look 73 Metallic Panne Velvet Dress z-archive-multi The fabric on this dress

The fabric on this dress is so unusual and beautiful

This is applied onto a threaded supported backing so it has a touch of structure and holds its shape

The beads appear to be present with perhaps a missing one here or there but no bare spots

The skirt is a soft cut A-line with wide soft pleats for volume when you move

Item# DD5559

Fall 1983 Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld Haute Couture Runway Look 73 Metallic Panne Velvet Dress z-archive-multi The fabric on this dressThe twin of this dress walked the runway for the Fall 1983 Chanel Haute Couture show as Look 73. It was made under the creative direction of Karl Lagerfeld This was Karl's second Haute Couture show so any pieces from the show are incredibly rare and valuable. "It is all about luxury" Karl said of the show at the time. In the book "Catwalk: Chanel" they note that Karl was inspired by the history of the house and the unique skills of the Haute Couture