Documented Fall 1981 Chanel Red Metallic Silk Skirt & Jacket Set w Hand Applied Chenille Cording Detail designer-balmain Fully lined in a black

Fully lined in a black silk taffeta and closes with buttons at the front

The bodice is cut high with a demure slightly scooped neck

Note that it was too small to properly close at the back on my mannequin - on the right size girl it will of course close perfectly at the back

easy to wear - just slip it on add fabulous shoes and go

It is cut to be very simple but with lots of impact

Documented Fall 1981 Chanel Red Metallic Silk Skirt & Jacket Set w Hand Applied Chenille Cording Detail designer-balmain Fully lined in a blackWithout a doubt this is truly an exceptional piece of vintage Chanel and a rare find. It is a wonderful example of the work that the house of Chanel was creating during this time period. This would have been from right before Karl joined Chanel in an official capacity in 1982, however, in the couple of years proceeding his appointment as Creative Director, Karl was doing freelance work with them so you can still see his influence. The first Chanel