Exceptional Pre-Fall 2015 Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld Runway Look 86 Front Bow Metiers d'Art Dress Beaded & Applique To offset the texture and

To offset the texture and extravagance of the print on that fabric

Except for the sleeves it is fully lined in a black rayon and has a fully zip at the back and a partial zip at the front

Both the dress and attached overlay are made from four attached layers of the silk chiffon

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Exceptional Pre-Fall 2015 Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld Runway Look 86 Front Bow Metiers d'Art Dress Beaded & Applique To offset the texture andThe twin of this dress walked the runway for Look 86 that season and was shown on the runway with a black lace top underneath and adorned with added brooches down the front for the Paris Salzburg Metiers d'Art show. Under the creative direction of Karl Lagerfeld The Metiers d'Art presentations are always a celebration of the amazing craftsmanship and talent of the Chanel Artisans. Vogue stated that "The lace and ribbons and elaborate sleeve details of