{"product_id":"rare-fall-1986-chanel-by-karl-lagerfeld-runway-blue-gold-silk-strapless-dress-w-removable-sleeves","title":"Rare Fall 1986 Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld Runway Blue \u0026 Gold Silk Strapless Dress w Removable Sleeves","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe twin of this dress walked the runway for the Fall 1986 collection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt was made under the creative direction of Karl Lagerfeld.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe reference photos and video of the dress on the runway showcase just how amazing the dress is on.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI have also included a reference photo of Bella Hadid who famously wore a white and black version of the dress in 2022.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe dress is made out of a beautiful blue silk that has a gold metallic stripe running through it. This gives the dress the structure to hold the shape while keeping it light-in-weight once on. The all blue portion of the skirt between the bodice and hem is made out of a netted fabric.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe bodice is strapless and there is built-in inner boning for support. The boning continues down the sides and to the lower seam. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft horizontal gathers are set over the full length of the bodice and I love how this creates extra visual interest with the gold stripes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe waist curves in and then curves back out over the top of the hips. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe skirt falls from there with a pretty fullness. The upper portion of the top layer of the skirt is made of the netting and then there is a 12' band of the striped silk around the lower part of the skirt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThat top layers sits over a second layer of netting underneath and then there is a blue silk layer under that.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI love that they have folded that bottom panel of silk under so it is completely backed by the same silk inside. It adds a bit of extra structure and helps to hold the shape of the skirt.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe striped silk that finishes the bottom hem perfectly ties the components of the dress together. The silk on the bottom panel is set with the stripes on an angle and you will notice that the sleeves have also been set on an angle while the bodice is horizontal. It is the small details that are so spectacular in Karl's Chanel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAt the back of the bodice there is a tightly spaced row of gold metal Chanel buttons that have little Chanel perfume bottles engraved into them. There are twelve in total.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe sleeves are incredible. They are separate pieces from the dress. To wear them you slip them over your arm. They have stiffened tulle inside the part that puffs out which helps to hold that shape with a more fitted sleeve underneath that runs down your arm. Each sleeve ends in a point to cover the top of your hand.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis is a spectacular and rare piece of Chanel history.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe bodice of the dress is lined in a deep blue silk and the skirt is lined as described above. It closes with a back set zipper underneath the row of gold metal buttons embossed with a Chanel perfume bottle. There is an extra spare button sewn into the lining inside. The sleeves have tulle inside to help hold the shape and elastic on the upper arm while the lower cuff zips to close.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTagged a vintage Chanel 38\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSleeves: approx 30\" long. The elastic at the top will stretch to fit around the upper arm\u003cbr\u003eBust: to 17\" flat across from side seam to side seam\u003cbr\u003eNatural waist: 13\" flat across from side seam to side seam\u003cbr\u003eHips at inner lining: to 21.5\"flat across from side seam to side seam\u003cbr\u003eBodice: 13\" from top of the bodice to the seam\u003cbr\u003eTotal length: 52\" from top of the bodice to hem\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eItem# DD5696\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eReference Photos\/Video: (1-3) Fall 1986 Chanel Runway.  \/  (4-5) Bella Hadid in Fall 1986 Chanel, Cannes, 2022.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll items are thoroughly checked over before shipping. Unless noted everything in our shop has been professionally cleaned. All sales are final. Overseas clients will be emailed to obtain agreement to our final sales policy before the order is shipped as per our return policy.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shrimpton Couture","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54199673913628,"sku":"DD5696","price":9500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0243\/7483\/files\/1copy_d61e79a1-9390-449e-befd-775bfef919ba.jpg?v=1781281704","url":"https:\/\/www.shrimptoncouture.com\/products\/rare-fall-1986-chanel-by-karl-lagerfeld-runway-blue-gold-silk-strapless-dress-w-removable-sleeves","provider":"Shrimpton Couture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}