CHANEL HAUTE COUTURE - Lot 169

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CHANEL HAUTE COUTURE - Lot 169
CHANEL HAUTE COUTURE Black sequinned outfit Autumn-Winter 1996-1997 A black sequined ensemble, Autumn-Winter 1996-1997, labelled and numbered 76005,76006, comprising: a 1930s inspired black organza dress with circular paillettes to bodice forming trompe l'oeil with real floating ribbon ties below; the 'Body Beautiful' catsuit of black crêpe de chine covered with a shimmer of matching sequins (2) The ensemble took 135 hours to make and a further 85 hours for the embroidery. Lagerfeld's design was influenced by a sequined evening gown designed by Coco c.1932. A blue sequined dress of similar design forms part of the Victoria & Albert Museum collection (T.339-1960) and originally belonged to Coco's rival in love, Loelia, Duchess of Westminster. Provenance: The Mouna Ayoub Collection Images All rights reserved Image All Rights Reserved
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