1970s Chloe by Karl Lagerfeld Black Silk Chiffon Tiny Knife Pleated Empire Bodice Dress designer-tina-lesser The waist nips in and

The waist nips in and the skirt flows form there

Front pockets along the seam

Another thick band of it runs up each side and down the insides of the sleeves

This is a very rare and pristine example from that collection

It is so well made that you can easily wear it either way around

1970s Chloe by Karl Lagerfeld Black Silk Chiffon Tiny Knife Pleated Empire Bodice Dress designer-tina-lesser The waist nips in andThis dress is from the time period when Karl Lagerfeld was the designer for the Chloe label. I love that this one even has its original hand written label that outlines the fabric and style. Examples of Karl's work during this time period are held in museums around the world and are rare finds. Their place in fashion history is even more entrenched with his recent passing. This dress is wonderful. In person it is even better then how it photoed. It is