Gorgeous Cruise 2010 Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld Runway Look 33 Silk Chiffon Floral Print Dress designer-adrian Total length: 67" from top

Total length: 67" from top of shoulder to the shortest part of the front hem and the back extends another 19" beyond that

A wide interior grosgrain ribbon hooks to close and then the dress zippers to close over that

This is a variation on the oyster dress

The entire interior corseted bodice has interior wiring and boning to hold the shape and the fabric is hand sewn into place around the wiring that edges the cut outs

The sleeves are long and they are also entirely covered with more delicately done bead work

Gorgeous Cruise 2010 Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld Runway Look 33 Silk Chiffon Floral Print Dress designer-adrian Total length: 67" from topThe twin of this dress walked the Chanel 2010 Cruise runway for Look 33. It was made under the creative direction of Karl Lagerfeld The show was set on the boardwalk of the Venice Lido at dusk. "Coco at Lido" is how Karl Lagerfeld described this cruise collection. Vogue described the scene as Karl "reinstating the long lost leisurely sensation of a fashion show as an exceptional one off experience. The 350 guests reclining on sun beds in the famous