The Shrimpton Couture Archives

• The twin of the dress in an ivory walked the runway for the Pre-fall 2013 Chanel show
• Under the creative direction of Karl Lagerfeld
• The show was held in Edinburgh Scotland and had a distinctive reference to the kilt which you see clearly on the bodice detailing on the bodice
• Lace straps curve over each shoulder and run around the top edge of the bodice
• The top of the dress has closed pleats that open at the waist and give the skirt the volume and movement that you see
• On one side of the bust there are little attached buckles with pearl encrusted rectangles
• The entire hem is edged in another wide panel of the same lace used for the shoulders
• Where the silk falls under the buckles on the bodice the skirt is open and wraps over itself so when you move or sit a certain way you get a flash of leg. It is exceptional.
• Unlined and closes with a combination of the buckles at the front and hidden set snaps inside along the waist
• Tagged a Chanel 42
• I see a couple of the little faux pearls missing on two of the buckles. It otherwise appears to have been worn very little if at all. Excellent condition.

Bust: 17-18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: to 16" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: open
Bodice: 15" from top of shoulder to waist
Total length: 58" from top of shoulder to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Reference Photo/Video: Pre-Fall 2013 Chanel, Look 65. Model Mirte Maas.

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