1986 Runway Chanel Gold Black Silk Dress with Detachable Puff Sleeves 1950s-prom-dress This sensational Harrods late 1950s

This sensational Harrods late 1950s - early 1960s tangerine silk georgette dress is of superb quality and has absolutely beautiful construction

Parisian socialite who had an extensive haute couture wardrobe and best suited for up to a UK size 10 or US 6

Simple tailoring creates an elegant line over the hip on the A-line skirt and neat darts sculpt the bodice to accentuate the bust and waistline

The left sleeve is adorned with bold appliqué flowers and foliage in coral pink

There is also a little waist bow on the front the dress that fastens to the rear with the original metal zip

1986 Runway Chanel Gold Black Silk Dress with Detachable Puff Sleeves 1950s-prom-dress This sensational Harrods late 1950sThis runway documented 1980s Chanel dress is an amazing example of how the chic French fashion house adapted to the era of excess. It walked the runway as part of the brands fall 1986 collection, in the early years of Karl Lagerfeld's tenure as creative director. The dress itself is crafted to a deceptively simple strapless style with a sweetheart neckline. Tailored from a lustrous black silk mix taffeta patterned with zig zagging stripes of gold, the