Rare Fall 1986 Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld Runway Blue & Gold Silk Strapless Dress w Removable Sleeves designer-lillie-rubin The pattern runs over the

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

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

Inside the dress there is one of his signature built in strapless bras for extra support

The ruffle begins to widen out at the sides and then drops from there to to create the long trained skirt around you

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Rare Fall 1986 Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld Runway Blue & Gold Silk Strapless Dress w Removable Sleeves designer-lillie-rubin The pattern runs over theThe 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