Fall 1973 Karl Lagerfeld for Chloe Black Silk Dress w Gold Beaded Bodice designer-philip-hulitar Without the crinoline you still

Without the crinoline you still get a sense of fullness

wearable weight and slightly textured

Bodice: 22" from shoulder to top of dropped waist seam

This one has a matching tie belt that will allow you to cinch on the waist for more shape if you wish

The innermost layer is a silk twill that takes colour exceptionally well

Fall 1973 Karl Lagerfeld for Chloe Black Silk Dress w Gold Beaded Bodice designer-philip-hulitar Without the crinoline you stillThe beading technique used on this dress is distinctive and it led me to a dress from this the Fall 1974 collection that uses the same beading technique. That one was photoed by Guy Bourdin for Vogue that season. And a twin of of that dress was auctioned off at Sotherby's with the final hammer reaching 3000 euros. Examples of Karl's work during this time period are held in museums around the world and are rare finds. This is an important piece of