This dress has come to me direct from one of my avid Couture and Chanel collectors. It is an exceptional piece for the collector and is extremely special. Two versions of the dress were shown on the runway and then this dress was produced for the shops in this length that falls between them in length. This one has the extra added provenance that a version was also shot on Kate Moss that season.

The dress is a work of art and the silk chiffon used to make it is some of the finest, lightest chiffon I have seen. The fabric is notoriously difficult to work with and with all the intricate detailing putting this together with the lace would have taken a ton of man hours especially at this level of workmanship. It is just spectacular. The silk has a slight texture to it which adds to the interest of the dress. It is covered in various renditions of the Chanel logo and most have an almost graffiti like feel to them. I love the pops of pink and blue that this adds. The tiny cap sleeves have a layer of lace over them and sit on the top of your shoulder. The neckline scoops down at the front and the silk is gathered up into a knot at the base of the scoop. A wide panel of lace wraps around the waist and at the back the lace extends from the sleeves all the way down to the back seam where the zipper starts. There is a open slit from the top of the neck to where the zipper begins. The skirt falls from under that band of lace at the waist and falls in a swoop of feather light silk chiffon to a raw hem. Another wide band of lace circles around the skirt just above the hem. This beautifully ties the whole dress together. The movement this dress has once on is incredible. Excellent condition  with a minor note below.

The dress is lined with the same fabric through the bodice and a black silk chiffon for the skirt. It closes at the back with hidden set zipper and a hook and eye at the top of the neck. There is the tiniest bit if grubbiness near the edge of the arms. Please see the photo after the label shot. Tagged a modern Chanel 40

Bust: to 17" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 14" flat across from side seam to side seam
Inner hips: to 19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Bodice: 15" from top of shoulder to waist
Total length: 45.5" from top of shoulder to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# DD4680

Reference Photos/Videos: (1-4) Cruise 2007 Chanel, Look 26 & 30.  /  (5-6) Kate Moss by Bruce Weber for Vogue, November 2006.

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