Spectacular Spring 2003 Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld Haute Couture Blue Beaded Runway Dress Coat Suit designer-vivienne-westwood This spectacular gown designed by

This spectacular gown designed by the American couturier

Fully lined in a black silk satin and closes with the buttons down the front as seen

It does not detract from the dress at all

The bottom three buttons are slightly different then the others and I suspect they were replaced at some point but are a decent match

I love that this leaves the front sleek and flat so there is no bulk added yet at the same time it gives a bit of shape through the hips

Spectacular Spring 2003 Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld Haute Couture Blue Beaded Runway Dress Coat Suit designer-vivienne-westwood This spectacular gown designed byThis is a stunning set whose twin walked the runway that season. The set is incredibly beautiful and chic once on the body. Vogue noted that "The reinvention of the iconic Chanel suit began with fluted knee length coats, worn, with ropes of glistening pearls at the neckline" and closed by stating that "This was a triumphant collection for Lagerfeld, as realistically wearable as it was dreamily desirable." I love that we found both runway photos and