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Over this on the fabric is a pattern of gold lurex thread that covers every square inch of the dress and gives it its golden glint

I am so pleased to see velvet come back into fashion as it allows all these fabulous little vintage examples that utilize it in their design details to take center stage once again

Item# S656

I believe the zipper has been replaced and the waist and a small portion of fabric has been added to give extra room

Sleeves: 19"

c1978-1985 Chanel Red Boucle Cropped Jacket & Skirt Suit designer-alfred-bosand Over this on the fabricThe first ready to wear Chanel collection launched in 1978 and I believe this to be from those first few years. It has all of the hallmarks of the Chanel suit the chain at the inner hem, the vertically stitched inner silk lining used during this time period and fine workmanship. It is made out of that proprietary Chanel boucle that gives the fabric structure and stability along the weft in one direction and yet gives it an almost bias cut effect along

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