1986 Chanel Gown w Removable Sleeves designer-stephen-burrows Made by Larry Aldrich this

Made by Larry Aldrich this is an exceptional 1950s cocktail dress in a lovely bright pink and gold fabric

Skirt length: approx 39" from natural waist to hem (no defined waist seam)

The bodice is unlined and the skirt is fully lined but in a black tissue silk

Rocco Barocco is a famous Italian designer that is still designing today under the Rocco Barocco label

The top is cut to be worn loose and draped with soft shoulders

1986 Chanel Gown w Removable Sleeves designer-stephen-burrows Made by Larry Aldrich thisThis is an over the top, unbelievable silk taffeta and velvet gown from Chanel. If I am reading the hand written tag correctly it is from the Autumn Winter collection 1986. The dress is both simple and elaborate. Simple in that it is basic black and used two fabrics one a textured silk taffeta and the other that inky black cotton velvet. Simplicity stops there the skirt is to the floor and voluminous with bands of velvet applied over the ever widening