Chanel Lace and Striped Camellia Empire Dress S/S 1988 Halston The runway show revived a

The runway show revived a taste for excess and made passementerie details a brand signature

It begins with a simple jewel neckline and angular puff sleeves that reach just above the wrists

and stomach add a revealing

Done in a synthetic metallic knit

Before there was Halston

Chanel Lace and Striped Camellia Empire Dress S/S 1988 Halston The runway show revived aIn addition to other signature design details, the camellia flower is another symbol of Chanel. Supposedly her favorite flower, some say due to being given a bouquet by a lover while others say it was following her attendance of La Dame aux Camlias, the camellia has continued to showcase the soft side of Chanel designs. Emphasizing a vibrant femininity, the Spring Summer 1988 collection was full of delicate laces and exuberant colors, this dress