Exceptional Fall 1986 Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld Runway Metallic Gold Thread on Black Silk Net Dress designer-hardy-amies most often called the 'Le

most often called the 'Le Smoking' suit

I have had the twin of this dress in the shop ages ago and was so pleased to have another become available

It is better in person I think

The overall effect - especially at a distance is really extraordinary

Length: 24" from neck to hem

Exceptional Fall 1986 Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld Runway Metallic Gold Thread on Black Silk Net Dress designer-hardy-amies most often called the 'LeKarl's first collection for Chanel was in 1983 which makes this piece from one of his early collections. I was happy to be able to find a reference photo of the twin of the dress from the runway that season. Three pieces were shown in this gold metallic fabric and this was the third that walked the runway. In the photo of the models it is the one on the far right towards the back. We also found runway footage so you can see how it moves. The hand