Extraordinary Fall 2008 Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld Blue Lace & Chiffon Dress & Cape Set designer-giorgio-sant-angelo around the collar

around the collar

Slanted and curved faux pockets sit on each hip to add a little extra shaping there

The belt and dress are unworn and have their original tags attached

These were issued on a variety of colors and this one is one of the more rare metallic gold lame ones

was the central inspiration for the show mixed with couture ideas of the past

Extraordinary Fall 2008 Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld Blue Lace & Chiffon Dress & Cape Set designer-giorgio-sant-angelo around the collarThe twin of this amazing set was Look 55 in the Fall 2008 Chanel show. This piece has the extra distinction of being a sample which is rare and hard to get in the Chanel collector's world. The book 'Chanel Catwalk' noted that; 'For this new collection, a large Chanel carousel took centre stage in the Grand Palais, featuring not horses but large scale figurines of the icons of Chanel style; bows, quilted bags, Coco Chanel's own signature boater hat,