Phenomenal Spring 2001 Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld Dusty Pinks Silk Chiffon Runway Dress designer-valentino The top is fitted around

The top is fitted around the bodice and has a pretty pleated and draped detailing that highlights the bust

The shape is simple and easy and the print and color act as a neutral color wise allowing you to go wot pretty much any color for shoes and a bag

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I love the effect that the two pieces sitting over each other create with the braided edges each has

It is made from a fantastic metallic gold lace type fabric that has a black base over which the gold has been directly applied

Phenomenal Spring 2001 Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld Dusty Pinks Silk Chiffon Runway Dress designer-valentino The top is fitted aroundThe twin of this gorgeous Spring 2001 Chanel dress was worn by Bridget Hall on the Runway. The show that year took place in the Carrousel de Louvre where the Chanel team constructed a multi coloured Neon Staircase for the models to walk down. The Chanel 'Catwalk' books noted that the models sported tons of colour to go with that staircase and the collection showcased red, pink, blue, coral and purple besides the standard black and white used so often